No Foreign Fundraising at United States Embassies Act

This proposal would stop any fundraising for foreign political parties or candidates from happening at U.S. embassies, consulates, or other diplomatic posts. It says the United States should stay neutral in other countries’ elections and not use government resources—or an ambassador’s own money—to host fundraising events that could help a foreign party or candidate. Regular diplomatic meetings with many different political groups would still be allowed; the ban is only on fundraising events.

In practice, this means embassy spaces could not be used for campaign fundraisers, even if an official wanted to pay for it themselves. The goal is to prevent any appearance that the U.S. is taking sides in another country’s elections while still supporting fair, open democracy.

• Key points:
  • Who is affected: U.S. ambassadors and officials, U.S. embassies/consulates, and foreign political parties/candidates seeking to fundraise at those sites.
  • What changes: No federal or personal funds may be used to host fundraising events for foreign parties or candidates at U.S. diplomatic posts; normal meetings remain allowed.
  • When: Applies once enacted; the text sets the policy and the ban but does not list a specific start date.