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119-hr-6738119th Congress

Protecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Representative 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.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Cline, Ben [R-VA-6]

VA • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Perez, Marie Gluesenkamp [D-WA-3]

    WA • D

    Sponsored 12/16/2025

  • Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]

    OK • R

    Sponsored 12/16/2025

  • Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5]

    VA • R

    Sponsored 12/16/2025

  • Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3]

    NE • R

    Sponsored 12/16/2025

  • Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11]

    GA • R

    Sponsored 12/16/2025

  • Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]

    LA • R

    Sponsored 12/16/2025

  • Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 12/16/2025

  • Rep. McDowell, Addison P. [R-NC-6]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 12/16/2025

  • Rep. Schmidt, Derek [R-KS-2]

    KS • R

    Sponsored 12/19/2025

  • Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 8/17/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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