H.R. 9771, the Stopping Foreign Influence in Elections Act of 2026, advanced out of committee on July 22, 2026.

What it does

This bill penalizes tax-exempt organizations (nonprofits, charities, think tanks) that make political contributions if they have accepted any foreign donations in the prior two years. A first violation triggers a tax equal to 100% of the political contribution; a second violation triggers 200%; a third or later violation triggers 200% plus loss of tax-exempt status for two years. Organizations can rely on donor representations of nationality unless they know or should know the representation is false.

Quorum's transparency scan gave Stopping Foreign Influence in Elections Act of 2026 a moderate transparency flag.

What happens next

H.R. 9771 advanced out of committee. Next stop: a floor vote.

Who is behind it

Filed by Nicole Malliotakis. Cosponsored by Randy Fine.