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Protecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-3028| Senate 
| Updated: 10/22/2025
Jim Banks

Jim Banks

Republican Senator

Indiana

Cosponsors (1)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)

Rules and Administration Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to expand existing prohibitions on foreign national contributions. It specifically bans foreign nationals from making contributions and donations in connection with state or local ballot initiatives and referenda , thereby extending current restrictions beyond federal elections. The amendment modifies Section 319(a)(1)(A) of the Act to explicitly include these direct democracy processes, aiming to safeguard their integrity from foreign influence. This change is intended to prevent foreign entities from impacting critical state and local ballot measures. The provisions of this Act will apply to all relevant contributions and donations made on or after its enactment date.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3345
Protecting Ballot Measures from Foreign Influence Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1638
Protecting Ballot Measures from Foreign Influence Act
Oct 22, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Oct 22, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Dec 16, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6738
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3345
    Protecting Ballot Measures from Foreign Influence Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1638
    Protecting Ballot Measures from Foreign Influence Act


  • October 22, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 22, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.


  • December 16, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6738
    Introduced in House

Government Operations and Politics

Protecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-3028| Senate 
| Updated: 10/22/2025
This legislation amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to expand existing prohibitions on foreign national contributions. It specifically bans foreign nationals from making contributions and donations in connection with state or local ballot initiatives and referenda , thereby extending current restrictions beyond federal elections. The amendment modifies Section 319(a)(1)(A) of the Act to explicitly include these direct democracy processes, aiming to safeguard their integrity from foreign influence. This change is intended to prevent foreign entities from impacting critical state and local ballot measures. The provisions of this Act will apply to all relevant contributions and donations made on or after its enactment date.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3345
Protecting Ballot Measures from Foreign Influence Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1638
Protecting Ballot Measures from Foreign Influence Act
Oct 22, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Oct 22, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Dec 16, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6738
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3345
    Protecting Ballot Measures from Foreign Influence Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1638
    Protecting Ballot Measures from Foreign Influence Act


  • October 22, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 22, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.


  • December 16, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6738
    Introduced in House
Jim Banks

Jim Banks

Republican Senator

Indiana

Cosponsors (1)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)

Rules and Administration Committee

Government Operations and Politics

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