Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act

This bill prohibits contributions or donations by foreign nationals in connection with state or local ballot initiatives, referenda, or recall elections.

Other titles

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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.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text

Stop Foreign Funds in Elections ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text

Legislative history

H.R. 3535·House·Bill·Government Operations and Politics

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick(Republican-Pennsylvania-1)·

May 21, 2025

IntroducedIntroduced in House

May 21, 2025

HouseReferred to the House Committee on House Administration.

May 14, 2026

House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

May 14, 2026

House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 11 - 0.

Jul 13, 2026

House · CommitteeReported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 119-745.

Jul 13, 2026

HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 649.

Jul 13, 2026

House · FloorMr. Steil moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Jul 13, 2026

House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4400-4401)

Jul 13, 2026

House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3535.

Jul 13, 2026

House · FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4400)

Jul 13, 2026

House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jul 14, 2026

SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

Documents

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