HB497

Providing for corporate political contributions; and imposing penalties.

Chamber Passed·6/9/26
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB497 amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to prohibit foreign-influenced corporations from making political contributions and.

Pennsylvania HB497 amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to prohibit foreign-influenced corporations from making political contributions and expenditures. A foreign-influenced corporation is defined as one in which a foreign investor holds, owns, controls, or otherwise has direct or indirect beneficial ownership of equity or voting shares. The bill outlines specific prohibited activities, including contributions to candidates, political parties, and ballot questions.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 23–14 · Jun 9
Current
State Government Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

146 Yea

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56 Nay

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Calendar

May 5

10:00 AM

State Government (h) Hearing

History

Jun 18

Senate

Referred to State Government

Jun 9

House

Re-reported as committed

Jun 9

House

Third consideration and final passage (146-56)