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BillsHH.R. 3535

Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act

119th CongressIntroduced May 21, 2025Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]· PA-01
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Latest action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
July 14, 2026

Summary

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.

Committees

  • PrimaryRules and Administration Committee
  • AlsoCommittee on House Administration

CRS subjects

Elections, voting, political campaign regulationState and local government operations

Action history

  1. May 21, 2025Introduced in House
  2. May 21, 2025Introduced in House
  3. May 21, 2025Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  4. May 14, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  5. May 14, 2026Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 11 - 0.
  6. July 13, 2026Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 119-745.
  7. July 13, 2026Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 119-745.
  8. July 13, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 649.
  9. July 13, 2026Mr. Steil moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  10. July 13, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4400-4401)
  11. July 13, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3535.
  12. July 13, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4400)
  13. July 13, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4400)
  14. July 13, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  15. July 14, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

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