Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act
Passed first chamber: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- Passed first chamber
- Started in
- House
- Latest action
- Jul 14
Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Done)
Floor (Current step)
Law (Not started)
What it does
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.
Official summary · Introduced in House · May 21, 2025
Titles and provisions can change as the bill moves.
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Who is involved
US HR 3535
- Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]Lead sponsor
- Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2]Co-sponsor
- Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3]Co-sponsor
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
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Work with this bill
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.
- Who sits in the seats that vote on itA roster is not a certified tally, and a filing is not a place on the ballot.
- Who funds the people decidingA receipt is not backing. A contribution does not establish a policy motive.
- Who is paid to be heardNaming an institution is the filer's account, not a record of any meeting.
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