H.R.8831

Protecting Our Democracy Act

Introduced·5/14/26

Prevents presidential self-pardon, restricts foreign emoluments, and enhances transparency in political ads.

The bill, titled "Protecting Our Democracy Act," aims to prevent abuses of presidential power, restrict foreign emoluments, and enhance transparency in political advertisements. It prohibits the President from self-pardoning and requires congressional approval for foreign payments. The bill also mandates that online platforms display sponsors of political ads and maintain these disclosures when ads are shared. Additionally, it imposes restrictions on donations to inaugural committees and requires reporting of foreign contacts by political committees.

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Oversight And Government Reform Committee
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History

May 14

House

Introduced in House

May 14

House

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, House Administration, the Budget, Transportation and Infrastructure, Rules, Foreign Affairs, Ways and Means, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.