119 HR 3535 RH: Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-07-13 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

IBUnion Calendar No. 649119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 3535[Report No. 119–745]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 21, 2025Mr. Fitzpatrick (for himself and Mr. Golden of Maine) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House AdministrationJuly 13, 2026Additional sponsor: Ms. Lee of NevadaJuly 13, 2026Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedA BILLTo 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.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act.

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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.(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.

July 13, 2026Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed