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Stopping Foreign Influence in Elections Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9771| House 
| Updated: 7/22/2026
Nicole Malliotakis

Nicole Malliotakis

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Randy Fine (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish new penalties for certain tax-exempt organizations that funnel foreign money into political campaigns. It targets "specified tax exempt organizations," defined as 501(c) organizations meeting specific financial thresholds, if they make contributions to political entities. A penalty is triggered when such an organization makes a "disqualified political committee contribution," which occurs if the organization received funds from a foreign national within the preceding two years before contributing to a political committee or a 501(c)(4) organization. The penalties for making a disqualified political committee contribution are substantial and escalate with repeat offenses. The initial penalty is an amount equal to twice the contribution . For subsequent offenses, the bill imposes a tax of 100% for the first disqualified contribution, 200% for the second, and for any third or subsequent contribution, a 200% tax plus the loss of tax-exempt status for two years. These provisions will apply to contributions made one year after the bill's enactment, though organizations may rely on a donor's representation of nationality unless they know or should have known it was false.

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Timeline
Jul 18, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 18, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jul 22, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 16.
Jul 22, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • July 18, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 18, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • July 22, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 16.


  • July 22, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Taxation

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCharitable contributionsDepartment of the TreasuryElections, voting, political campaign regulationTax administration and collection, taxpayers

Stopping Foreign Influence in Elections Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9771| House 
| Updated: 7/22/2026
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish new penalties for certain tax-exempt organizations that funnel foreign money into political campaigns. It targets "specified tax exempt organizations," defined as 501(c) organizations meeting specific financial thresholds, if they make contributions to political entities. A penalty is triggered when such an organization makes a "disqualified political committee contribution," which occurs if the organization received funds from a foreign national within the preceding two years before contributing to a political committee or a 501(c)(4) organization. The penalties for making a disqualified political committee contribution are substantial and escalate with repeat offenses. The initial penalty is an amount equal to twice the contribution . For subsequent offenses, the bill imposes a tax of 100% for the first disqualified contribution, 200% for the second, and for any third or subsequent contribution, a 200% tax plus the loss of tax-exempt status for two years. These provisions will apply to contributions made one year after the bill's enactment, though organizations may rely on a donor's representation of nationality unless they know or should have known it was false.

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Timeline
Jul 18, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 18, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jul 22, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 16.
Jul 22, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • July 18, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 18, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • July 22, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 16.


  • July 22, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nicole Malliotakis

Nicole Malliotakis

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Randy Fine (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCharitable contributionsDepartment of the TreasuryElections, voting, political campaign regulationTax administration and collection, taxpayers