Protecting Ballot Measures from Foreign Influence Act

S 1638, the "Protecting Ballot Measures from Foreign Influence Act," prohibits foreign nationals from contributing to or donating to state or local ballot initiatives and referendums. This law directly affects foreign individuals and entities seeking to influence voter decisions on state-level ballot measures. The key provision amends the Federal Election Campaign Act to add "state or local ballot initiative or ballot referendum" to existing restrictions on foreign contributions. The rule applies to contributions made on or after the bill's enactment date.