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H.R. 9771119th CongressOn the floor calendarLatest action Aug 27, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: Stopping Foreign Influence in Elections Act of 2026
Introduced:
Read the official bill on Congress.govThe Daily Digest gives the House's next meeting as 2 p.m., Tuesday, September 8 — a pro forma session. A bill cannot be called up at one, so this page shows no live floor claim today. The record below is unchanged.
Senate Daily Digest · Sep 4, 2026Read the sourceSchedule checked Sep 7, 2026, 4:30 AM UTC
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Nonprofits that take foreign donations and then fund political committees within two years would face steep new penalties.
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The bill creates financial penalties for larger tax-exempt organizations that accept donations from foreign nationals and then, within two years, contribute to political committees or politically active 501(c)(4) groups. Such contributions would be "disqualified," triggering a penalty of twice the contribution amount plus escalating taxes for repeat violations, up to loss of tax-exempt status for a third offense.
Affects larger tax-exempt nonprofits and advocacy groups (generally with at least $200,000 in yearly income or $500,000 in assets) that solicit donations broadly, including internationally, and engage in political spending.
The change aims to block foreign money from indirectly reaching U.S. political campaigns through American nonprofit intermediaries, adding financial risk and compliance burdens for affected organizations.
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Right now: it's on the House floor calendar. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 669.