U.S. Reps. Gallagher, Porter: Introduce bill to crack down on foreign influence in state and local elections

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Katie Porter (D-CA) introduced legislation with seven colleagues to prevent foreign funding from supporting state and local ballot initiatives, referendums, and recalls. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) plans to introduce companion legislation in the Senate. “It is illegal for foreign entities to donate to American politicians or politi...