H.R.138 - Ethics in Foreign Lobbying Act of 2011

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit contributions and expenditures by multicandidate political committees controlled by foreign-owned corporations, and for other purposes. view all titles (3)

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  • Short: Ethics in Foreign Lobbying Act of 2011 as introduced.
  • Popular: Ethics in Foreign Lobbying Act of 2011 as introduced.
  • Official: To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit contributions and expenditures by multicandidate political committees controlled by foreign-owned corporations, and for other purposes. as introduced.

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1/5/2011--Introduced.Ethics in Foreign Lobbying Act of 2011 - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit contributions and expenditures in federal elections by multicandidate political committees or separate segregated funds sponsored by foreign-controlled corporations an

Official Summary

1/5/2011--Introduced.Ethics in Foreign Lobbying Act of 2011 - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit contributions and expenditures in federal elections by multicandidate political committees or separate segregated funds sponsored by foreign-controlled corporations and associations (at least 50% owned by a non-U.S. citizen or foreign national). Sets forth ownership and operating fund reporting requirements. Prohibits a foreign national from participating in the decision-making process of any person's election-related activities (such as those of a corporation, labor organization, or political committee). Establishes within the Federal Election Commission (FEC) a clearinghouse of existing public information regarding the political activities of foreign principals and agents of foreign principals. Amends the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 to:
(1) revise foreign agents' supplemental reporting requirements; and
(2) provide civil penalties for specified reporting violations.

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04/19/12
Missouri, Iowa state legislators condemn 'egg bill'

The Iowa resolution, HR 138, was introduced by state representative and House Majority Whip Erik Helland of Johnston. The Missouri version was brought forward by state representative Jay Houghton of Martinsburg.

Source: Ken Anderson
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04/19/12
Missouri, Iowa state legislators condemn 'egg bill'

The Iowa resolution, HR 138, was introduced by state representative and House Majority Whip Erik Helland of Johnston. The Missouri version was brought forward by state representative Jay Houghton of Martinsburg.

Source: Ken Anderson
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04/19/12
Missouri, Iowa state legislators condemn 'egg bill'

The Iowa resolution, HR 138, was introduced by state representative and House Majority Whip Erik Helland of Johnston. The Missouri version was brought forward by state representative Jay Houghton of Martinsburg.

Source: Ken Anderson
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