Get Foreign Money Out of U.S. Elections Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (22 Jul 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
What this bill does
This bill, titled the "Get Foreign Money Out of U.S. Elections Act," aims to strengthen existing prohibitions on foreign nationals contributing to U.S. elections. Specifically, it seeks to extend these bans to domestic business entities that are controlled, influenced, or owned by foreign entities or individuals. The bill proposes new rules for defining foreign ownership and influence, including thresholds for direct or indirect ownership and control over voting shares or other ownership interests.
The legislation would affect domestic business entities by requiring their chief executives to certify that the entity was not a foreign national when making contributions or expenditures related to U.S. elections. It also clarifies that the ban on foreign money applies to disbursements related to state and local ballot initiatives and to Super PACs. Additionally, it sets conditions for corporate Political Action Committees (PACs) to make contributions and expenditures, requiring certifications that U.S. citizens manage the fund and that foreign nationals do not participate in decision-making.
As of its introduction on July 22, 2026, this bill is in the initial stage of the legislative process. It has been referred to the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, where it will undergo further review. If it moves forward, it would then need to be passed by both the Senate and the House of Representatives before potentially becoming law.
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Timeline
22 Jul 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Common questions
- What does S. 5075 do?
- This bill, titled the "Get Foreign Money Out of U.S. Elections Act," aims to strengthen existing prohibitions on foreign nationals contributing to U.S. elections. Specifically, it seeks to extend these bans to domestic business entities that are controlled, influenced, or owned by foreign entities or individuals. The bill proposes new rules for defining foreign ownership and influence, including thresholds for direct or indirect ownership and control over voting shares or other ownership interests. The legislation would affect domestic business entities by requiring their chief executives to certify that the entity was not a foreign national when making contributions or expenditures related to U.S. elections. It also clarifies that the ban on foreign money applies to disbursements related to state and local ballot initiatives and to Super PACs. Additionally, it sets conditions for corporate Political Action Committees (PACs) to make contributions and expenditures, requiring certifications that U.S. citizens manage the fund and that foreign nationals do not participate in decision-making. As of its introduction on July 22, 2026, this bill is in the initial stage of the legislative process. It has been referred to the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, where it will undergo further review. If it moves forward, it would then need to be passed by both the Senate and the House of Representatives before potentially becoming law.
- Has S. 5075 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5075. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5075?
- S. 5075 was sponsored by Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI), with 13 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5075?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (22 Jul 2026).
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