Outside Influence Prevention Act
To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide that not less than half of the funds used to make certain independent expenditures must be contributed by persons in the State where the expenditure is made.
This bill aims to change the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 by requiring that at least half of the funds used for certain independent election spending must come from people living in the state where the spending occurs. Independent expenditures refer to campaign-related spending by groups that aren't directly affiliated with a candidate or political party.
The bill would affect organizations and individuals making independent expenditures in elections. It would ensure that the funding for these expenditures is more locally sourced, potentially increasing transparency and accountability in election spending.
As of July 16, 2026, the bill was introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on House Administration. This means it is in the early stages of the legislative process and will need to be reviewed, debated, and voted on by the committee before it can move forward.
