H.R. 3535

Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act

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IIB

119th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 3535

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

July 14, 2026

Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration

AN ACT

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.

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.

Passed the House of Representatives July 13, 2026.

Kevin F. McCumber,

Clerk.