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BillHR 3535 · 119

Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act

Introduced
May 21, 2025
Cosponsors
2
Traction
0
Last Action
May 14, 2026

Bill Summary

Prohibits foreign nationals from contributing to US election campaigns, and requires organizations to disclose their donors to prevent hidden foreign funding. Bans foreign money from influencing US elections.

Sponsored By

Brian K. Fitzpatrick
Republican · Pennsylvania · House

Bill Journey

  1. May 21, 2025
  2. May 14, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects US political campaigns and foreign nationals who may try to contribute to them, by blocking their ability to donate and requiring transparency about who is funding campaigns. It also impacts organizations that accept campaign donations, as they will need to disclose their donors.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
3backers
  • Democratic2
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors2 · 100%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (2)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary Topic
CommitteeHouse Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedMay 21, 2025
Last UpdatedMay 14, 2026
Latest ActionOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 11 - 0.

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.