House Bill 8676
116th Congress(2019-2020)
OFF U.S. Embassies Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 23, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8676
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Opposing Foreign Fundraising at United States Embassies Act of 2020 or the OFF U.S. Embassies Act of 2020
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to host a fundraising event for, or on behalf of, a foreign political party or candidate at a U.S. embassy, consulate, or other diplomatic post, and it requires the Department of State to revise both its Standardized Regulations and the Foreign Affairs Manual to prohibit this kind of activity.
October 23, 2020
10/23/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
10/23/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:29 PM