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IA HF2601
Bill
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
State Government
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AI Summary
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Prohibits foreign nationals from making independent expenditures that advocate for or against candidates or ballot issues in Iowa elections
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Defines "foreign national" broadly to include non-citizens, foreign governments, foreign political parties, entities organized under foreign laws, and U.S. entities majority-owned by foreign nationals
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Requires political committees advocating for ballot issues to obtain affirmations from donors confirming they are not foreign nationals and have not received more than $100,000 from foreign nationals in the preceding four years
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Mandates committee treasurers include affirmations in filed reports certifying the committee has not knowingly received, solicited, or accepted contributions from foreign nationals
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Establishes penalties for violations of these campaign finance restrictions related to foreign national participation
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to campaign finance, including participation in ballot issue campaigns by foreign nationals and investigations of election misconduct, and making penalties applicable.(Formerly HF 2044.)
Last Action
Amendment H-8218 filed. H.J. 668.
3/12/2026