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Protecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-6738| House 
| Updated: 12/16/2025
Ben Cline

Ben Cline

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (9)
Adrian Smith (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Addison P. McDowell (Republican)Wesley Hunt (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)

Committee on House Administration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to expand restrictions on foreign influence in U.S. elections. Its primary purpose is to prohibit foreign nationals from making contributions or donations in connection with state or local ballot initiatives and referenda. The legislation modifies Section 319(a)(1)(A) of the existing Act, extending the current ban on foreign national contributions in federal elections to encompass direct democracy processes at the state and local levels. This change aims to prevent foreign entities from influencing ballot measures. The prohibition will apply to all contributions and donations made on or after the date the Act is enacted into law.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6177
Protecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3463
Protecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act of 2023
Oct 22, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3028
Introduced in Senate
Dec 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6177
    Protecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3463
    Protecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act of 2023


  • October 22, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3028
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 16, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 16, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 119-3028: Protecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act of 2025

Protecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-6738| House 
| Updated: 12/16/2025
This bill amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to expand restrictions on foreign influence in U.S. elections. Its primary purpose is to prohibit foreign nationals from making contributions or donations in connection with state or local ballot initiatives and referenda. The legislation modifies Section 319(a)(1)(A) of the existing Act, extending the current ban on foreign national contributions in federal elections to encompass direct democracy processes at the state and local levels. This change aims to prevent foreign entities from influencing ballot measures. The prohibition will apply to all contributions and donations made on or after the date the Act is enacted into law.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6177
Protecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3463
Protecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act of 2023
Oct 22, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3028
Introduced in Senate
Dec 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6177
    Protecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3463
    Protecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act of 2023


  • October 22, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3028
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 16, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 16, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Ben Cline

Ben Cline

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (9)
Adrian Smith (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Addison P. McDowell (Republican)Wesley Hunt (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)

Committee on House Administration

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 119-3028: Protecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted