H.R. 6738 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on House Administration, Dec 16, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryBars foreign nationals from funding ballot measures
This bill prevents foreign nationals from giving money or donations to support or oppose state and local ballot initiatives and referenda. It's a straightforward rule: if you're not a U.S. citizen, you can't financially back these local and statewide voting measures.
How it affects you
If you vote on ballot measures in your state or local area, this rule means the campaigns around those votes are required to come from domestic sources only. Foreign money won't be allowed to influence the ballot questions you decide on.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Dec 16, 2025)
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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 6738
A BILL
Protecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act of 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA-6) · Introduced Dec 16, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Dec 16, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.”