Contact Congress about S. 4666: Get Foreign Money Out of U.S. Elections Act
Some U.S. companies could no longer spend money in U.S. elections if foreign people own or control enough of them. Company leaders would have to certify their money is legal before it is used in campaigns or ballot measure fights.
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Get Foreign Money Out of U.S. Elections Act is a Senate bill in Congress.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects U.S.-based companies with foreign owners, investors, board members, or other foreign influence. It also affects corporate PACs, political committees, super PAC-style groups, ballot measure campaigns, and other groups that receive company money for election work. Company leaders would face new paperwork and legal risk when they certify spending. Recipients would need systems to check certifications and track the money they receive.
Why this matters: This bill could change who can fund U.S. campaigns and ballot measure fights. Today, foreign nationals already cannot spend money in U.S. elections, but this bill would also reach some U.S. companies with foreign ownership or control. That could reduce foreign influence through business money. It could also make election spending harder for companies and political groups that must check ownership, file certifications, and track funds.
Key provisions in S. 4666
- Some U.S.-based businesses would count as foreign nationals for campaign money rules. This happens if foreign people own or control them under the bill’s tests.
- A business would automatically fall under the foreign money ban at 50% foreign ownership or control. That includes direct and indirect ownership or control.
- Lower foreign ownership could still trigger the bill. The tests include 1% from one foreign person or 5% combined from several foreign people when other conditions apply.
- Foreign influence can matter even without majority ownership. A business is covered if foreign people can direct, order, or control its U.S. decisions or its election spending choices.
- A company’s chief executive officer or top official would have to file a sworn statement with the Federal Election Commission within 7 days of each election-related contribution or payment. The statement must say the company is not a foreign national.
How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 4666
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Questions people ask about S. 4666
- What is S. 4666?
- Some U.S. companies could no longer spend money in U.S. elections if foreign people own or control enough of them. Company leaders would have to certify their money is legal before it is used in campaigns or ballot measure fights.
- How do I support or oppose S. 4666?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about S. 4666?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain S. 4666 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
