Sponsored by
Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
ID: K000393
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The bill
S. 3180, 119th Congress — read as touching Private Equity & Hedge Funds.
The sponsor
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The money
20 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.
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Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle
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Total contributions: $223,920
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Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 2 harmed.
Section 2(c) prohibits third-party funding by foreign states and sovereign wealth funds, which may limit the ability of private equity and hedge funds to engage in certain litigation funding activities, as they often partner with or invest in such entities.
Section 2(c) prohibits third-party funding by foreign states and sovereign wealth funds, which may limit the ability of commercial banks to provide financing for certain litigation activities, as they often have relationships with such entities.
For each industry this bill affects, here's what the sponsor (Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA])received from donors associated with that industry during the 2022–present cycles. Donations are not proof of intent — they are a record of who funds the people writing the law.