The Foreign Influence Protection Act

Section 1: Purpose and Findings

The purpose of this Act is to protect the sovereignty of foreign nations by prohibiting interference or influence by U.S. citizens, public officials, and government employees in foreign military, governmental policies, and elections. The findings of Congress include:

1. Foreign interference undermines the democratic processes and sovereignty of nations.
2. The integrity of international relations requires clear boundaries against undue influence.
3. It is essential to uphold the principles of respect for national sovereignty and self-determination.

Section 2: Definitions

For the purposes of this Act:

1. “U.S. citizen” refers to any individual who holds citizenship in the United States.
2. “Public official” refers to any elected or appointed government employee at the federal, state, or local level.
3. “Government policies” includes laws, regulations, and actions taken by foreign governments.
4. “Elections” refers to the process by which public officials are selected in foreign nations.

Section 3: Prohibition of Interference

1. No U.S. citizen shall engage in activities that interfere with or attempt to influence foreign military actions, governmental policies, or elections.
2. No entity, business, or organization based in the U.S. may use its position, resources, or social standing to influence the political or electoral processes of a foreign nation.

Section 4: Penalties for Violations

1. Any U.S. citizen or public official found in violation of this Act shall be charged with treason and may face the following penalties:
   • A minimum sentence of 10 years imprisonment.
   • Extradition to the foreign nation affected, if applicable.
2. Any business or entity found to have violated this Act shall face fines up to $5,000,000, and individuals involved may be subject to similar penalties as outlined for citizens.

Section 5: Enforcement and Implementation

1. The Department of Justice shall be responsible for the enforcement of this Act, including investigations and prosecutions of violations.
2. The Department of State shall work with international authorities to facilitate any necessary extraditions related to violations of this Act.

Section 6: Severability

If any provision of this Act is found to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect.

Section 7: Effective Date

This Act shall take effect immediately upon enactment.

This proposed Act seeks to safeguard the sovereignty of foreign nations and maintain ethical standards in international relations, reinforcing the commitment of the U.S. to respect the self-determination of all countries.