Bills · HR 5114
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5114International Affairs
No Foreign Fundraising at United States Embassies Act
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it reinforces the principle that the United States remains neutral in the internal political processes of other countries. If U.S. diplomatic facilities or officials were perceived as helping a specific foreign political party raise money, it could undermine the U.S.'s reputation for promoting fair elections and democratic values impartially. This could lead to accusations of interference, damage diplomatic relations, or even contribute to political instability abroad.
If this bill becomes law, it ensures a clear line is drawn, preventing any appearance of U.S. favoritism and maintaining the integrity of U.S. diplomatic missions. If it doesn't pass, there could remain ambiguity or a lack of explicit prohibition, potentially allowing situations where U.S. resources are used in ways that compromise the nation's neutral stance, leading to distrust and strained international relationships.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits the use of federal funds or personal funds of U.S. officials to host fundraising events for foreign political parties or candidates at U.S. diplomatic posts or official residences.
This directly stops any financial support or facilitation of fundraising for foreign political groups through U.S. government resources or personnel.
PROVISION 02
Amends existing laws, like the Foreign Service Act and State Department Basic Authorities Act, to explicitly ban the use of certain government expenses for foreign political fundraising.
This ensures the prohibition is codified into the legal framework governing State Department expenditures, making it a clear legal restriction.
PROVISION 03
Requires the Secretary of State to revise internal regulations (Department of State Standardized Regulations and Foreign Affairs Manual) to reflect and enforce these new prohibitions.
This ensures the new policy is clearly communicated and implemented throughout the State Department and U.S. diplomatic missions globally.
PROVISION 04
Defines a 'fundraising event' to include not just direct fundraising but also knowingly facilitating contact between potential donors and political parties/candidates for fundraising purposes.
This broad definition prevents workarounds and ensures the spirit of the prohibition is upheld.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 3
Introduced in House
SEP 3
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5114
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 3, 2025
Last actionSep 3, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 3, 2025
House BillHR 5114International Affairs
No Foreign Fundraising at United States Embassies Act
INTRODUCED SEP 3, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 3, 2025
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