Protecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act of 2025
Sponsored By: Representative Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6]
Introduced
Summary
Extends the federal ban on foreign contributions to state and local ballot measures. This bill would amend the Federal Election Campaign Act to bar foreign nationals from contributing to or supporting state or local ballot initiatives and referenda, and it applies only to contributions made on or after enactment.
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- State and local campaign organizers: Cannot accept donations from foreign nationals for ballot initiatives or referenda, changing fundraising options.
- Foreign nationals: Barred from giving money or donations connected to financing, supporting, or participating in state or local ballot measures after enactment.
- Federal enforcement: Uses existing Federal Election Campaign Act rules and does not create new programs or funding.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Ban foreign donations to ballot measures
If enacted, the bill would extend the Federal Election Campaign Act ban on foreign national contributions to cover State and local ballot initiatives and referenda. This would bar foreign nationals from giving money or other donations in connection with financing, supporting, or participating in ballot measure campaigns. The rule would apply only to contributions made on or after the date the bill becomes law. The bill does not add new enforcement programs and would rely on existing FECA authorities.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6]
VA • R
Cosponsors
Perez
WA • D
Sponsored 12/16/2025
Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]
OK • R
Sponsored 12/16/2025
McGuire
VA • R
Sponsored 12/16/2025
Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3]
NE • R
Sponsored 12/16/2025
Loudermilk
GA • R
Sponsored 12/16/2025
Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]
LA • R
Sponsored 12/16/2025
Hunt
TX • R
Sponsored 12/16/2025
McDowell
NC • R
Sponsored 12/16/2025
Schmidt
KS • R
Sponsored 12/19/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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