Only centrists have signed this so far (Bill Ranking)
H.R. 3535 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
3 members · Left 0 · Center 3 · Right 0 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. (R-PA) (Introduced 05/21/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Center · DW-NOMINATE +0.14 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 3 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Rules and Administration Committee; House - Committee on House Administration; House - Committee on House Administration; House - Committee on House Administration |
| Latest Action | 07/14/2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (05/21/2025)
Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act
This bill prohibits contributions or donations by foreign nationals in connection with state or local ballot initiatives, referenda, or recall elections.
119 HR 3535 EH: Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 3535
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to apply the prohibition against contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with elections to contributions or donations in connection with ballot initiatives and referenda.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act.
2.Prohibition on contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with ballot initiatives and referenda and recall elections (a)ProhibitionSection 319(a)(1)(A) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30121(a)(1)(A)) is amended by inserting , including a State or local ballot initiative or referendum or recall election after State, or local election. (b)Effective dateThe amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to contributions and donations made on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. Passed the House of Representatives July 13, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 3535 IH: Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-05-21 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3535IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 21, 2025Mr. Fitzpatrick (for himself and Mr. Golden of Maine) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House AdministrationA BILLTo amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to apply the prohibition against contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with elections to contributions or donations in connection with ballot initiatives and referenda.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act.
2.Prohibition on contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with ballot initiatives and referenda and recall elections (a)ProhibitionSection 319(a)(1)(A) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30121(a)(1)(A)) is amended by inserting , including a State or local ballot initiative or referendum or recall election after State, or local election. (b)Effective dateThe amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to contributions and donations made on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
119 HR 3535 : Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-07-14 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 3535IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJuly 14, 2026Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and AdministrationAN ACTTo amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to apply the prohibition against contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with elections to contributions or donations in connection with ballot initiatives and referenda.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act.2.Prohibition on contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with ballot initiatives and referenda and recall elections(a)ProhibitionSection 319(a)(1)(A) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30121(a)(1)(A)) is amended by inserting , including a State or local ballot initiative or referendum or recall election after State, or local election.(b)Effective dateThe amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to contributions and donations made on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.Passed the House of Representatives July 13, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 3535 RH: Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-07-13 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 649119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 3535[Report No. 119–745]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 21, 2025Mr. Fitzpatrick (for himself and Mr. Golden of Maine) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House AdministrationJuly 13, 2026Additional sponsor: Ms. Lee of NevadaJuly 13, 2026Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedA BILLTo amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to apply the prohibition against contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with elections to contributions or donations in connection with ballot initiatives and referenda.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act.2.Prohibition on contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with ballot initiatives and referenda and recall elections(a)ProhibitionSection 319(a)(1)(A) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30121(a)(1)(A)) is amended by inserting , including a State or local ballot initiative or referendum or recall election after State, or local election.(b)Effective dateThe amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to contributions and donations made on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.July 13, 2026Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
The bill's own words, from our database (synced from the GPO BILLS XML); paragraph breaks added at the bill's section boundaries, nothing else changed.
| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 05/21/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 05/21/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 05/21/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. |
| 05/14/2026 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 05/14/2026 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 11 - 0. |
| 07/13/2026 | Library of Congress | Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 119-745. |
| 07/13/2026 | House floor actions | Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 119-745. |
| 07/13/2026 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 649. |
| 07/13/2026 | House floor actions | Mr. Steil moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
| 07/13/2026 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4400-4401) |
| 07/13/2026 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3535. |
| 07/13/2026 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4400) |
| 07/13/2026 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4400) |
| 07/13/2026 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 07/14/2026 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Display Title | Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to apply the prohibition against contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with elections to contributions or donations in connection with ballot initiatives and referenda. |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to apply the prohibition against contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with elections to contributions or donations in connection with ballot initiatives and referenda. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Rules and Administration Committee | 07/14/2026 Referred To |
| House - Committee on House Administration | 07/13/2026 Reported By |
| House - Committee on House Administration | 05/14/2026 Markup By |
| House - Committee on House Administration | 05/21/2025 Referred To |
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