Bill that bans foreign influence through dark money passes Pa. House committee

The Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex is seen from State Street on Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, in Harrisburg
The Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex is seen from State Street on Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, in Harrisburg Photo credit Dan Rainville / USA TODAY NETWORK

A bill banning corporations with foreign influence from political spending in Pennsylvania is headed to the Senate. The bill passed with bipartisan support in a 126-76 vote in the Democratic-controlled House. The legislation prohibits “foreign-influenced corporations” from spending directly or indirectly on any political campaign, committee or party and from spending to support or denounce a question on the ballot. The bill defines a foreign-influenced corporation as a business with at least 1% ownership by a single foreign investor or at least 5% ownership by multiple foreign investors.

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