This bill prohibits U.S. embassies and consulates from being used to raise funds for foreign political parties or candidates. The legislation bars both federal funds and personal funds of U.S. ambassadors and other officials from being spent to host fundraising events for foreign politicians at diplomatic posts, and it extends the ban to any activities that facilitate contact between potential donors and foreign political parties for fundraising purposes. The bill affects the State Department and all U.S. diplomatic missions worldwide, establishing a policy of strict political neutrality in foreign elections. The Secretary of State must revise departmental regulations and manuals to reflect these prohibitions within 90 days of the bill's enactment and certify compliance to Congress. The legislation aims to prevent U.S. diplomatic resources from giving unfair advantage to any foreign political party or candidate while preserving ambassadors' legitimate role in meeting with various political leaders.
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