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09/01/2024 06:41 AM
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House of Representatives
Session of 2023 - 2024 Regular Session

MEMORANDUM

Posted: June 12, 2024 06:12 PM
From: Representative Joe Webster
To: All House members
Subject: Stopping Foreign Influence in Elections
 
Foreign citizens and groups are statutorily prohibited from spending on elections in the United States, but current law allows domestic corporations to spend money on elections, even if they are partially or fully owned by foreign individuals or entities. This loophole in our laws has allowed foreign entities to influence our elections.
 
No one and nothing should influence the outcome of Pennsylvania’s elections except Pennsylvania voters. That is why I am introducing legislation that will prohibit corporations that are substantially foreign owned from making expenditures and contributions in support of the success or defeat of a candidate or ballot question.
 
By addressing deficiencies in election finance laws, we can boost voter confidence and protect our electoral process. Please join me in safeguarding the integrity and fairness of our elections by signing on to this proposal.
 



Introduced as HB2433