This bill prohibits the use of U.S. embassies, consulates, and other diplomatic facilities to host fundraising events for foreign political parties or candidates. The law applies to both federal funds and personal funds of U.S. ambassadors and officials, and it defines fundraising events broadly to include activities that facilitate contact between donors and foreign political parties or candidates. The bill amends existing foreign service regulations to enforce these restrictions and requires the State Department to revise its internal rules within 90 days of enactment to implement the policy and certify compliance to Congress. The legislation, introduced by Representatives Johnson of Texas and McBride, aims to ensure U.S. diplomatic resources remain politically neutral in foreign elections and are not used to advantage any particular foreign political party.
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