Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act
Sponsored By: Representative Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Introduced
Summary
Extends the federal ban on foreign contributions to state and local ballot initiatives, referenda, and recall elections. The Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act would insert ballot measures and recall elections into the Federal Election Campaign Act's existing prohibition on contributions by foreign nationals. It would apply to contributions and donations made on or after enactment and rely on FECA's existing enforcement mechanisms rather than creating new reporting, penalty, or funding rules.
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- Communities and voters: would face fewer channels for foreign financial influence on state and local ballot questions.
- Organizers and local campaigns: would be barred from accepting contributions or donations from foreign nationals for initiatives, referenda, or recall efforts.
- Enforcement and agencies: would continue to use FECA's current enforcement tools because the bill does not add new reporting requirements, penalties, or funding.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Ban foreign money in ballot campaigns
This bill would extend the current ban on foreign-national donations to cover state and local ballot measures, referenda, and recall elections. It would apply to contributions and donations made on or after the date of enactment. Enforcement would use existing federal campaign finance rules and penalties. If passed, this could reduce foreign financial influence in ballot campaigns that affect your community.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
PA • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2]
ME • D
Sponsored 5/21/2025
Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3]
NV • D
Sponsored 8/19/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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