Bill116th CongressFiled Oct 16, 2019Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 4703
DEFEND Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 16, 2019)
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.
What just happenedOct 16, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Lamb, Conor [D-PA-17](D-PA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseOct 16, 2019
- Oct 16, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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Introduced in House
- Oct 16, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House