H.R. 3535, the Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act, passed the House on July 13, 2026.
H.R. 3535 — Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act
What it does
This bill closes a loophole in federal election law by explicitly prohibiting foreign nationals from contributing money to ballot initiatives, referenda, and recall elections at the state and local level. Currently, the law bans foreign donations to federal candidates and parties, but the text does not clearly cover direct ballot measures—this amendment makes clear that foreign money cannot be used to influence those elections either.
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What happens next
H.R. 3535 passed the House. It now moves to the other chamber.
Who is behind it
Filed by Brian Fitzpatrick. Cosponsored by Jared Golden and Susie Lee.
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