Prohibit foreign nationals from contributing to or influencing federal, state, and local election campaigns.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Preventing Foreign Interference in American Elections Act?
As of May 13, 2026, H.R. 8721 is in the House committee stage after members voted to approve a revised version. The House committee must now report the bill to the full chamber for further consideration. While this bill has advanced further than most legislation, which typically dies in committee without a vote, it still faces the challenge of passing both the House and the Senate before the session ends.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Preventing Foreign Interference in American Elections Act (H.R. 8721 (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 H.R. 8399 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8399 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 4145 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 4145 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Bryan Steil (R-WI)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.