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119th Congress Government Operations and Politics

H.R. 3535: Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act

Passed HouseJul 13, 2026

  1. Passed House (completed)Jul 13, 2026
  2. Passed Senate (not reached)
  3. To the President (not reached)
  4. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, May 21, 2025

This bill prohibits contributions or donations by foreign nationals in connection with state or local ballot initiatives, referenda, or recall elections.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

0 votes on this bill

No roll call votes have been held on this bill.

Amendments

0 offered

No amendments were offered to this bill.

Cosponsors

2

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

76 points earned
  1. 1Brian Fitzpatrick R-PA SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, marked up, reported, passed House5 events+68
  2. 2Jared Golden D-MECosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
  3. 2Susie Lee D-NVCosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
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History

  1. Jul 13, 2026Passed the House by voice vote.
  2. May 21, 2025Introduced in the House by Brian Fitzpatrick.
Show the full action history (16 actions)
  1. Jul 14, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
  2. Jul 13, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4400)
  3. Jul 13, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4400-4401)
  4. Jul 13, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4400)
  5. Jul 13, 2026Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 119-745.
  6. Jul 13, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 649.
  7. Jul 13, 2026Mr. Steil moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  8. Jul 13, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules.
  9. Jul 13, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3535.
  10. Jul 13, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
  11. Jul 13, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
  12. Jul 13, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  13. May 14, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  14. May 14, 2026Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 11 - 0.
  15. May 21, 2025Introduced in House
  16. May 21, 2025Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.