State are not of the same political affiliation in their professional capacities and should reflect the goal of soliciting diverse opinions and ideas. . 160. Rule of construction Nothing in this subtitle or the amendments made by this subtitle shall be construed as providing the Election Assistance Commission with additional regulatory authority, other than the regulatory authority required to carry out the requirements and duties under this subtitle and the amendments made by this subtitle. F Prohibition on Involvement in Elections by Foreign Nationals 161. Prohibition on contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with ballot initiatives and referenda (a) Short title This section may be cited as the American Confidence in Elections: Keeping Foreign Money out of Ballot Measures Act . (b) In general Chapter 29 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 612. Foreign nationals making certain political contributions (a) Prohibition It shall be unlawful for a foreign national, directly or indirectly, to make a contribution as such term is defined in section 301(8)(A) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 ( 52 U.S.C. 30101(8)(A) ) or donation of money or other thing of value, or to make an express or implied promise to make a contribution or donation, in connection with a State or local ballot initiative or referendum. (b) Penalty Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be fined not more than $250,000, imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or both. (c) Foreign national defined In this section, the term foreign national has the meaning given such term in section 319(b) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 ( 52 U.S.C. 30121(b) ). . (c) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 29 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 612. Foreign nationals making certain political contributions. . (d) Effective Date The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to