Rep. Fitzpatrick Introduces Bipartisan Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act to Ban Foreign Money in Ballot Measures
The Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act has been approved by its committee as of May 13, 2026. It is now scheduled for a vote on the House floor during the week of July 13, 2026. This bill is actively moving through the legislative process.
This bill has support from both Republicans and Democrats, which increases its chances. However, most bills still face a difficult path to getting a full vote in both the House and Senate.
This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.
Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 3229 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 3229 (118th) →Govbase has not yet run an impact analysis on this legislation.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3535.
As states like Nebraska move to ban foreign contributions to ballot measures, federal lawmakers are pushing the Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act. The legislation targets a loophole where foreign nationals can legally donate to issue-based campaigns despite being barred from candidate races.
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick’s Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act would prohibit campaign donations by foreign nationals for state and local ballot initiatives. The bill previously passed the House Committee on Administration unanimously, highlighting bipartisan concern over foreign election influence.
Senator Marco Rubio has reintroduced legislation to ban foreign nationals from contributing to ballot initiatives nationwide. The move mirrors House efforts to ensure that the 'wild west' of campaign spending on issue-based referenda is subject to the same foreign-money bans as candidate races.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act
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