Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act
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Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
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Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 11 - 0.
May 13, 2026
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Bill Summary
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 3535 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3535
To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to apply the prohibition against contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with elections to contributions or donations in connection with ballot initiatives and referenda.
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Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance
This bill has 2 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.
Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2]
ID: G000592
Top Contributors
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Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3]
ID: L000590
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Donor Network - Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Hub layout: Politicians in center, donors arranged by type in rings around them.
Showing 18 nodes and 25 connections
Total contributions: $145,900
Top Donors - Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
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Industry Impact
Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 2 harmed.
- −Big Tech Platforms confidence 0.80
Section 2(a) implies that foreign nationals, including those associated with big tech platforms, will be prohibited from making contributions or donations in connection with ballot initiatives and referenda, potentially limiting their influence in US elections.
- −Private Equity & Hedge Funds confidence 0.60
Section 2(a) may also limit the ability of foreign private equity firms or hedge funds to contribute to ballot initiatives and referenda, as they could be considered 'foreign nationals' under the Federal Election Campaign Act.
Who funds the sponsor on these industries
For each industry this bill affects, here's what the sponsor (Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]) received from donors associated with that industry during the 2022–present cycles. Donations are not proof of intent — they are a record of who funds the people writing the law.
Industries this bill HARMS
- Private Equity & Hedge Funds$41,700from 14contributions
- ROWAN, MARC$6,600
- SINGER, PAUL$6,600
- CONNAUGHTON, JOHN$6,600
- KLEINMAN, SCOTT$6,400
- ZELTER, JAMES$6,400
- Big Tech Platforms$3,300from 1contribution
- WALKER, KENT$3,300