I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6471 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 21, 2023 Ms. Porter (for herself, Mr. Gallagher , Ms. Sewell , Mr. Ciscomani , Mr. Kilmer , Mr. LaMalfa , Mrs. Torres of California , Mr. Duarte , and Mrs. Kim of California ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration A BILL To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with State or local ballot initiatives or referenda and recall elections.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Foreign Interference in Ballot Measures Act . 2. Prohibition on contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with ballot initiatives and referenda and recall elections (a) In general Section 319(a)(1)(A) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 ( 52 U.S.C. 30121(a)(1)(A) ) is amended by striking election; and inserting the following: election, including a State or local ballot initiative or referendum or recall election; . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this Act shall apply with respect to elections held in 2024 or any succeeding year.