[Report No. 119–745]
May 21, 2025
Mr. Fitzpatrick (for himself and Mr. Golden of Maine) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration
July 13, 2026
Additional sponsor: Ms. Lee of Nevada
July 13, 2026
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to apply the prohibition against contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with elections to contributions or donations in connection with ballot initiatives and referenda.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act
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Sec. 2. Prohibition on contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with ballot initiatives and referenda and recall elections
(a) Prohibition
Section 319(a)(1)(A) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30121(a)(1)(A)) is amended by inserting , including a State or local ballot initiative or referendum or recall election
after State, or local election
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(b) Effective date
The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to contributions and donations made on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.