H.R. 3535 Passed the House Government Operations and Politics

Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act

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.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] Introduced May 21, 2025 Cosponsors 2 (2 D) Latest action July 14, 2026

Summary

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Jul 14, 2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
  2. Jul 13, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Jul 13, 2026 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4400)
  4. Jul 13, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3535.
  5. Jul 13, 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4400-4401)
  6. Jul 13, 2026 Mr. Steil moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  7. Jul 13, 2026 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 649.
  8. Jul 13, 2026 Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 119-745.
  9. May 14, 2026 Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 11 - 0.
  10. May 14, 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  11. May 21, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  12. May 21, 2025 Introduced in House

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