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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