Bill Summary
The "No Foreign Election Partnership Act" is a proposed legislation that aims to prevent federal election agencies in the United States from entering into agreements with international organizations regarding data sharing or advisory roles. Specifically, it prohibits agencies such as the Federal Election Commission and the Election Assistance Commission, as well as any other federal entities responsible for administering elections, from collaborating with foreign organizations in these capacities. The act is intended to safeguard the integrity and independence of U.S. election processes by restricting foreign influence and involvement. The provisions of the act would take effect immediately upon its enactment.
Possible Impacts
Here are three examples of how the "No Foreign Election Partnership Act" could affect people:
1. **Impact on Election Integrity Measures**: The prohibition on data sharing agreements with international organizations could limit the ability of federal election agencies to access best practices, technologies, and data analytics that could enhance election security and integrity. Without these partnerships, election officials might miss opportunities to improve their systems against foreign interference or cyber threats, potentially undermining public trust in the electoral process.
2. **Reduced Support for Election Administration**: This legislation may restrict federal election agencies from collaborating with international organizations that provide technical assistance and expertise in managing elections. As a result, local and state election officials could face challenges in implementing efficient and effective election administration practices, which could lead to longer wait times at polling places, increased errors in vote counting, or difficulties in ensuring accessibility for voters.
3. **Impact on Voter Education and Engagement**: International organizations often play a role in promoting democratic practices and voter engagement initiatives. By cutting off collaborations with these entities, there could be a reduction in resources and programs aimed at educating voters about the electoral process, which may lead to lower voter turnout and civic participation. This could disproportionately affect underrepresented communities that benefit from outreach efforts conducted by international partners.
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 4866 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 4866
To prohibit Federal election agencies from entering into agreements
with international organizations with respect to data sharing or
holding an advisory role with the Federal election agency, and for
other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
August 1, 2025
Mr. Steube introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on House Administration
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A BILL
To prohibit Federal election agencies from entering into agreements
with international organizations with respect to data sharing or
holding an advisory role with the Federal election agency, and for
other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``No Foreign Election Partnership
Act''.
SEC. 2. PROHIBITION WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN FEDERAL ELECTION AGENCY
AGREEMENTS WITH INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS.
(a) In General.--No election agency of the Federal Government may
enter into any agreement with an international organization that
involves data sharing or such international organization holding an
advisory role with the election agency.
(b) Election Agency of the Federal Government Defined.--In this
section, the term ``election agency of the Federal Government'' means
the Federal Election Commission, the Election Assistance Commission, or
any other entity of the Federal Government responsible for the
administration of elections for Federal office.
(c) Effective Date.--This section shall take effect on the date of
the enactment of this Act.
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