H.R.9771

Stopping Foreign Influence in Elections Act of 2026

Introduced·7/18/26

Penalties imposed on tax-exempt organizations that make contributions to political committees from foreign nationals.

The Stopping Foreign Influence in Elections Act of 2026 amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose penalties on tax-exempt organizations that make contributions to political committees from foreign nationals. A tax-exempt organization that makes a disqualified political committee contribution will face a penalty equal to twice the amount of the contribution. The first such contribution incurs a 100% penalty, the second incurs a 200% penalty, and any subsequent contributions incur a 200% penalty.

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Ways And Means Committee
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Calendar

Jul 22

10:00 AM

House Committee on Ways and Means Hearing

History

Jul 18

House

Introduced in House

Jul 18

House

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.