U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HB3535: Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act
Status: Passed one chamber, July 14, 2026
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.
What the bill says
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.
From the introduced text, July 14, 2026:
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. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act . SECTION 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.
Sponsors
- Brian Fitzpatrick (R, HD-001) · primary sponsor
- Jared Golden (D, HD-002)
- Suzanne Lee (D, HD-NV-3)
Latest actions
- : Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
- : On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4400)
- : Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- : DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3535.
- : Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4400)
- : Mr. Steil moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- : Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4400-4401)
- : Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 119-745.
- : Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 649.
- : Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 11 - 0.
Subjects: State and local government operations, Elections, voting, political campaign regulation, Government Operations and Politics
Common questions
- What is HB3535?
- HB3535 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act.
- What does HB3535 do?
- In its own words: 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.
- What is the status of HB3535?
- Passed one chamber as of July 14, 2026. Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (July 14, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB3535?
- Brian Fitzpatrick (R, HD-001), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB3535?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3535
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