Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act

The Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act expands the current prohibition on contributions and donations by foreign nationals to cover state and local ballot initiatives, referenda, and recall elections. In other words, foreign nationals would be barred from funding campaigns related to ballot questions and recall efforts, just as they are barred from contributing to elections. The change takes effect on the date of enactment and would apply to any contributions or donations made on or after that date. The bill aims to close a potential loophole where foreign influence could be exerted through financing ballot measures rather than through candidate elections.