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S3028119th Congress

Protecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Senator Banks, Jim [R-IN]

Introduced

Summary

Prohibits foreign nationals from funding state and local ballot initiatives and referenda. This bill would add state and local ballot measures to the Federal Election Campaign Act's existing ban on foreign contributions. The prohibition would apply to contributions and donations made on or after enactment.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Ban foreign money for ballots

This bill would bar foreign nationals and entities they control from giving money or other contributions to state and local ballot initiatives and referenda. It would add state and local ballot measures to the Federal Election Campaign Act's existing ban on foreign contributions. The rule would apply to contributions and donations made on or after the date of enactment and rely on existing FECA authorities for enforcement.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Banks, Jim [R-IN]

IN • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]

    LA • R

    Sponsored 10/22/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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