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Outside Influence Prevention Act

USA119th CongressHR-9727| House 
| Updated: 7/16/2026
Tom Barrett

Tom Barrett

Republican Representative

Michigan

Committee on House Administration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes an amendment to the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, specifically targeting independent expenditures made by political committees in federal elections. It mandates that for any independent expenditure made in a State concerning a candidate for Representative, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner to Congress, at least half of the funds used for that expenditure must have been contributed by individuals whose address is within that specific State. This requirement applies exclusively to political committees that make only independent expenditures , aiming to ensure a significant portion of funding for such activities originates from the local electorate and thereby limit the impact of out-of-state money in Congressional races.

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Timeline
Jul 16, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 16, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • July 16, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 16, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Government Operations and Politics

Outside Influence Prevention Act

USA119th CongressHR-9727| House 
| Updated: 7/16/2026
This bill proposes an amendment to the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, specifically targeting independent expenditures made by political committees in federal elections. It mandates that for any independent expenditure made in a State concerning a candidate for Representative, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner to Congress, at least half of the funds used for that expenditure must have been contributed by individuals whose address is within that specific State. This requirement applies exclusively to political committees that make only independent expenditures , aiming to ensure a significant portion of funding for such activities originates from the local electorate and thereby limit the impact of out-of-state money in Congressional races.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Jul 16, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 16, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • July 16, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 16, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Tom Barrett

Tom Barrett

Republican Representative

Michigan

Committee on House Administration

Government Operations and Politics

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