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HR 3535Passed HouseGovernmenthouse
Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act
Introduced May 21, 2025 by Rep. Brian K. Fitzpatrick
IntroducedCommitteeFloorCongressLaw
The House passed it. The Senate has to pass it before it can reach the President.
Latest action · Jul 14, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
What it does
This bill prohibits contributions or donations by foreign nationals in connection with state or local ballot initiatives, referenda, or recall elections.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service.
Roll-call votes
No recorded roll-call vote on this bill — it may have passed by voice vote or unanimous consent, which don't record individual votes.
History
- Jul 14, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
- Jul 13, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jul 13, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4400)
- 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)
- Jul 13, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3535.
- Jul 13, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4400-4401)
- Jul 13, 2026Mr. Steil moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Jul 13, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 649.
- Jul 13, 2026Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 119-745.
- May 14, 2026Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 11 - 0.
- May 14, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- May 21, 2025Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- May 21, 2025Introduced in House