Stopping Foreign Influence in Elections Act of 2026
The Stopping Foreign Influence in Elections Act of 2026 imposes new financial penalties on specific tax-exempt organizations that accept money from foreign nationals and subsequently donate to political committees. This law directly affects larger non-profits with significant assets or revenue, requiring them to pay fines ranging from 100% to 200% of the donation amount if they fail to screen donors properly. The bill also mandates that organizations making repeated violations lose their tax-exempt status for two years. These rules apply to contributions made after one year following the bill's enactment.
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Introduction
Jul 2026
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Introduced Jul 18, 2026
Last action Aug 27, 2026
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Committee
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Aug 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-768.
lower
Jul 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Jul 18, 2026
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
lower
Jul 18, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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