Federal · 119th Congress
Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act
Policy areaGovernment Operations and Politics
Summary
This bill prohibits contributions or donations by foreign nationals in connection with state or local ballot initiatives, referenda, or recall elections.
Sponsor
Cosponsors2
Other titles2
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.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Stop Foreign Funds in Elections ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Legislative history12
Jul 14, 2026
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Jul 13, 2026
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 13, 2026
House · FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4400)
Jul 13, 2026
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3535.
Jul 13, 2026
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4400-4401)
Jul 13, 2026
House · FloorMr. Steil moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jul 13, 2026
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 649.
Jul 13, 2026
House · CommitteeReported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 119-745.
May 14, 2026
House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 11 - 0.
May 14, 2026
House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 21, 2025
HouseReferred to the House Committee on House Administration.
May 21, 2025
IntroducedIntroduced in House
Documents5
Texts
As referred to a Senate committeeLatestReferred in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJul 14, 2026As passed by the HouseEngrossed in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJul 13, 2026As reported by the House committeeReported in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJul 13, 2026As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMay 21, 2025