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HOUSEH.R. 9771· 119th Congress

Ban Foreign Money in U.S. Elections

Stopping Foreign Influence in Elections Act of 2026

Sponsor
Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY)
Introduced
Jul 18, 2026
Last Action
Jul 18, 2026
Passage
12%
Introduced
Jul 18, 2026
2
Committee
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Detailed analysis pending — official summary not yet published by Congress.
  • Title indicates bill targets foreign influence in campaign financing or election activities.
  • Referred to Ways and Means Committee, which handles tax and revenue matters.
  • No cosponsors yet; introduced July 18, 2026.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • If bill regulates campaign donations, it affects political campaigns, foreign nationals, and donors.
  • Ways and Means jurisdiction suggests possible tax code changes tied to election spending.
  • Zero cosponsors indicate limited initial support across party lines.
  • Stakes unclear until full text and summary become public.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill stuck at committee stage with no scheduled hearings or votes announced.
  • Committee must debate and vote before House floor consideration.
  • Read the full bill text at Congress.gov when posted to track specifics.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jul 18, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Jul 18, 2026Introduced in House
  • Jul 18, 2026Introduced in House