Get Foreign Money Out of United States Elections Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (22 Jul 2026): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
What this bill does
H.R. 9874, the "Get Foreign Money Out of United States Elections Act," proposes to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971. It would expand the existing ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals to include certain domestic business entities. Specifically, it targets for-profit business entities that are foreign-controlled, foreign-influenced, or foreign-owned, based on ownership percentage or the ability of foreign nationals to control decision-making. The bill also requires these business entities to certify compliance with foreign money restrictions when making election-related disbursements.
This legislation affects domestic for-profit business entities and individuals involved in their management and election financing. If passed, business entities would need to determine and certify their compliance with foreign national involvement rules before engaging in certain election-related financial activities. Recipients of funds from these entities would also be subject to new rules regarding the use of those funds, contingent on receiving a compliance certification.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 22, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on House Administration. It has not yet progressed beyond the introduction stage.
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Timeline
22 Jul 2026
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9874 do?
- H.R. 9874, the "Get Foreign Money Out of United States Elections Act," proposes to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971. It would expand the existing ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals to include certain domestic business entities. Specifically, it targets for-profit business entities that are foreign-controlled, foreign-influenced, or foreign-owned, based on ownership percentage or the ability of foreign nationals to control decision-making. The bill also requires these business entities to certify compliance with foreign money restrictions when making election-related disbursements. This legislation affects domestic for-profit business entities and individuals involved in their management and election financing. If passed, business entities would need to determine and certify their compliance with foreign national involvement rules before engaging in certain election-related financial activities. Recipients of funds from these entities would also be subject to new rules regarding the use of those funds, contingent on receiving a compliance certification. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 22, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on House Administration. It has not yet progressed beyond the introduction stage.
- Has H.R. 9874 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9874. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9874?
- H.R. 9874 was sponsored by Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8] (D-MD), with 83 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9874?
- Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (22 Jul 2026).
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