December 16, 2025
Mr. Cline (for himself, Ms. Perez, Mrs. Bice, Mr. McGuire, Mr. Smith of Nebraska, Mr. Loudermilk, Mr. Higgins of Louisiana, Mr. Hunt, and Mr. McDowell) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration
To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with ballot initiatives and referenda.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Protecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act of 2025
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Sec. 2. Prohibition on contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with ballot initiatives and referenda
(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 , or a State or local ballot initiative or ballot referendum
after 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 enactment of this Act.