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Campaign and Election Accountability Act

USA119th CongressHR-7193| House 
| Updated: 1/21/2026
Suhas Subramanyam

Suhas Subramanyam

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (2)
Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, known as the Campaign and Election Accountability Act, seeks to enhance the integrity of U.S. elections by amending the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971. Specifically, it introduces a new provision that makes it illegal for any individual to knowingly help or assist a foreign national in violating the existing prohibition against foreign contributions or donations in connection with elections. The amendment targets intermediaries who might facilitate such illicit financial activities, thereby closing a potential loophole in current campaign finance law. This change will apply to all contributions and donations made on or after the bill's enactment date. The overall intent is to further safeguard the electoral process from undue foreign influence.
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Timeline
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 21, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Jan 21, 2026
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1163)
  • January 21, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 21, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.


  • January 21, 2026
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1163)

Government Operations and Politics

Campaign and Election Accountability Act

USA119th CongressHR-7193| House 
| Updated: 1/21/2026
This legislation, known as the Campaign and Election Accountability Act, seeks to enhance the integrity of U.S. elections by amending the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971. Specifically, it introduces a new provision that makes it illegal for any individual to knowingly help or assist a foreign national in violating the existing prohibition against foreign contributions or donations in connection with elections. The amendment targets intermediaries who might facilitate such illicit financial activities, thereby closing a potential loophole in current campaign finance law. This change will apply to all contributions and donations made on or after the bill's enactment date. The overall intent is to further safeguard the electoral process from undue foreign influence.
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Timeline
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 21, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Jan 21, 2026
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1163)
  • January 21, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 21, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.


  • January 21, 2026
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1163)
Suhas Subramanyam

Suhas Subramanyam

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (2)
Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted