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House bill · H.R. 3535 (119th Congress)

Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Jul 14, 2026

Sponsor: Brian K. Fitzpatrick (U.S. Representative, PA-1, Republican)

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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.

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Where it stands

Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on House Administration · U.S. House of Representatives

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Full history

  1. Jul 14, 2026

    Sent to the executive

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

    U.S. Senate

  2. Jul 14, 2026

    In committee

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

    U.S. House

  3. Jul 13, 2026

    Considered Under Suspension of the rules. (consideration: cr H4400-4401)

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4400-4401)

  4. Jul 13, 2026

    Considered Under Suspension of the rules. (consideration: cr H4400-4401)

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4400-4401)

  5. Jul 13, 2026

    Considered Under Suspension of the rules. (consideration: cr H4400-4401)

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4400-4401)

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  1. Jul 13, 2026

    Debate - the House Proceeded With Forty Minutes of Debate on H.R. 3535.

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3535.

    U.S. House of Representatives

  2. Jul 13, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Jul 13, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. Jul 13, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  5. Jul 13, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4400)

    U.S. House of Representatives

  6. Jul 13, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 119-745.

    U.S. House of Representatives

  7. May 14, 2026

    Committee vote

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  8. May 14, 2026

    Committee vote

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  9. May 14, 2026

    Committee vote

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  10. May 14, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 11 - 0.

  11. May 14, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 11 - 0.

  12. May 14, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 11 - 0.

  13. May 21, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  14. May 21, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  15. May 21, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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