Bill
H 875
Overview: Bill Number: H 875, Title: An Act to limit political spending by foreign-influenced corporations, Status: Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in 222,
Overview: Bill Number: H 875, Title: An Act to limit political spending by foreign-influenced corporations, Status: Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in 222, Introduced: February 27, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to address concerns about the influence of foreign money in U.S. elections by restricting political spending by corporations with significant foreign ownership or control. The goal is to reduce the ability of foreign entities to indirectly sway American political processes.
Key Provisions:
- Prohibits corporations from making political contributions or expenditures if foreign nationals own 5% or more of the company's voting shares
- Requires corporations to disclose the percentage of foreign ownership when making political disbursements
- Imposes civil penalties for violations, including fines and potential criminal charges
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Corporations with foreign ownership or control would face new restrictions on their political spending activities
- Domestic corporations without significant foreign influence would not be affected
- Voters and the general public could benefit from reduced foreign interference in elections
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill is scheduled for a public hearing on October 21, 2025. If enacted, the new foreign political spending limits would take effect 90 days after the bill becomes law.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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