Prohibit foreign nationals from contributing money to influence state ballot measure campaigns.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Protecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act of 2025?
The Protecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act is stalled in the House Committee on House Administration as of December 15, 2025. Members of the committee must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most legislation dies in committee without ever receiving a hearing. This pattern of inaction has been the standard outcome for similar proposals since May 2023.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Protecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act of 2025 (H.R. 6738 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 1638 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 1638 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 3463 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 3463 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Ben Cline (R-VA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.