H.R. 6738 Introduced Government Operations and Politics

Protecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act of 2025

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with ballot initiatives and referenda.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6] Introduced December 16, 2025 Cosponsors 10 (9 R, 1 D) Latest action December 16, 2025

Summary

Protecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act of 2025
This bill prohibits contributions or donations by foreign nationals in connection with state or local ballot initiatives or referenda.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Dec 16, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  2. Dec 16, 2025 Introduced in House

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