As relevant here, foreign nationals may not make—and no one may “solicit, accept, or receive” from them—“a contribution or donation of money or other thing of value” or “an express or implied promise to make a contribution or donation, in connection with a Federal, State, or local election.”
As relevant here, foreign nationals may not make—and no one may “solicit, accept, or receive” from them—“ a contribution or donation of money or other thing of value” or “an express or implied promise to make a contribution or donation, in connection with a Federal, State, or local election.” 52 U.S.C. § 30121( a)( 1)( A), (a)( 2). 1283 The term “contribution,” which is used throughout the campaign-finance law, “includes” “any gift, subscription, loan, advance, or deposit of money or anything of value made by any person for the purpose of influencing any election for Federal office.” 52 U.S.C. § 30101 (8)( A)( i). It excludes, among other things, “the value of [volunteer] services.” 52 U.S.C. § 30101( 8)( B)( i).
