October 22 (legislative day, October 21), 2025
Mr. Banks (for himself and Mr. Cassidy) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration
To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with ballot initiatives and referenda.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Protecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act of 2025
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Sec. 2. Prohibition on contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with ballot initiatives and referenda
(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 , or a State or local ballot initiative or ballot referendum
after election
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(b) Effective date
The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to contributions and donations made on or after the date of enactment of this Act.