Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act
Rep. Fitzpatrick Introduces Bipartisan Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act to Ban Foreign Money in Ballot Measures
This bill is currently moving through the House Committee on House Administration. The committee recently voted to approve the bill, which means it is now ready to be sent to the full House for further consideration. It is actively moving forward in the legislative process.
Legislative Progress
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.
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Milestones
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 11 - 0.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Blocking foreign nations from buying campaign ads
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.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act
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