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Bill: 119-HR3535
Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act
Last action: 7-13-2026
Version: 2026012515
Current status: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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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.

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1. Short title2. Prohibition on contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with ballot initiatives and referenda and recall elections

1. Short title

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

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".

(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.