2018 US Code
Title 22 - Foreign Relations and Intercourse
Chapter 102 - Countering Russian Influence in Europe and Eurasia
Subchapter II - Countering Russian Influence in Europe and Eurasia
Sec. 9545 - Report on Russian Federation influence on elections in Europe and Eurasia

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Citation 22 U.S.C. § 9545 (2018)
Section Name §9545. Report on Russian Federation influence on elections in Europe and Eurasia
Section Text (a) In general

Not later than 90 days after August 2, 2017, and annually thereafter, the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership a report on funds provided by, or funds the use of which was directed by, the Government of the Russian Federation or any Russian person with the intention of influencing the outcome of any election or campaign in any country in Europe or Eurasia during the preceding year, including through direct support to any political party, candidate, lobbying campaign, nongovernmental organization, or civic organization.

(b) Form of report

Each report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex.

(c) Definitions

In this section:

(1) Appropriate congressional committees and leadership

The term "appropriate congressional committees and leadership" means—

(A) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the Committee on Appropriations, the Select Committee on Intelligence, and the majority and minority leaders of the Senate; and

(B) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Financial Services, the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Homeland Security, the Committee on Appropriations, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Speaker, the majority leader, and the minority leader of the House of Representatives.

(2) Russian person

The term "Russian person" means—

(A) an individual who is a citizen or national of the Russian Federation; or

(B) an entity organized under the laws of the Russian Federation or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the Government of the Russian Federation.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 115–44, title II, §256, Aug. 2, 2017, 131 Stat. 930.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Title 22 - FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 22 - FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
CHAPTER 102 - COUNTERING RUSSIAN INFLUENCE IN EUROPE AND EURASIA
SUBCHAPTER II - COUNTERING RUSSIAN INFLUENCE IN EUROPE AND EURASIA
Sec. 9545 - Report on Russian Federation influence on elections in Europe and Eurasia
Contains section 9545
Date 2018
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 14, 2019
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 131 Stat. 930
Public Law References Public Law 115-44
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