# Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act

Right now, there's a federal law that already prevents foreign nationals and foreign governments from giving money to candidates running for office. But there's a gap in that law: it doesn't cover ballot initiatives and referendums—those are the measures where voters directly decide on issues like raising taxes, changing environmental rules, or legalizing something. This bill closes that loophole by extending the foreign money ban to cover those direct voter decisions as well.

What this means in practice is that foreign individuals, foreign companies, and foreign governments would be prohibited from donating money to campaigns that support or oppose ballot measures. So if a foreign company wanted to spend money to influence whether your state votes yes or no on a particular issue, they wouldn't be allowed to do it. The ban would apply to any ballot initiative or referendum at the state or local level, whether it's a city measure or a statewide proposition.

The practical impact is fairly straightforward: it prevents outside foreign interests from trying to sway how Americans vote on direct democracy measures. Supporters argue this protects the integrity of the voting process by keeping foreign money out of decisions that affect everyday people's lives. The bill would take effect immediately once it becomes law and would apply to any donations made after that point.

Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act

Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act This bill prohibits contributions or donations by foreign nationals in connection with state or local ballot initiatives or referenda.