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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
10/16/2019 • House
Summary
Defending Elections From Foreign Efforts to Negate Democracy Act or the DEFEND Act
This bill prohibits foreign nationals from making disbursements for internet activity promoting, supporting, attacking, or opposing the election of a candidate for public office.
Introduced in House • 10/16/2019
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Topics & Subjects
Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics
Congressional electionsElections, voting, political campaign regulationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPolitical advertising
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Bill Journey
Originated in the House
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October 16, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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Introduced in House10/16/2019