Protection Against Foreign Adversarial Artificial Intelligence Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 1638

119th Congress

Protection Against Foreign Adversarial Artificial Intelligence Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Jul 31, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Marco Rubio

R - FL

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Summary

This bill would ban foreign nationals from making donations or contributions related to state or local ballot measures, such as referendums and ballot initiatives. The goal is to prevent foreign interference in the democratic process at the state and local level.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

Introduced7/31/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

ChamberSenate

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Protection Against Foreign Adversarial Artificial Intelligence Act of 2025

This bill would ban foreign nationals from making donations or contributions related to state or local ballot measures, such as referendums and ballot initiatives. The goal is to prevent foreign interference in the democratic process at the state and local lev

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This bill would ban foreign nationals from making donations or contributions related to state or local ballot measures, such as referendums and ballot initiatives. The goal is to prevent foreign interference in the democratic process at the state and local level.

Bill Number: 1638
Introduced: 7/31/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics

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Fact Sheet

Title: Protection Against Foreign Adversarial Artificial Intelligence Act of 2025
Bill Number: 1638
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced: 7/31/2025
Summary: This bill would ban foreign nationals from making donations or contributions related to state or local ballot measures, such as referendums and ballot initiatives. The goal is to prevent foreign interference in the democratic process at the state and local level.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would ban foreign nationals from making donations or contributions related to state or local ballot measures, such as referendums and ballot initiatives. The goal is to prevent foreign interference in the democratic process at the state and local level.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Protecting Ballot Measures from Foreign Influence Act This bill prohibits contributions or donations by foreign nationals in connection with state or local ballot initiatives or referenda.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Prohibits foreign nationals from donating or contributing money to state or local ballot measures like referendums and initiatives
Aims to prevent foreign governments or entities from influencing the outcome of state and local ballot questions
Applies to all foreign nationals, not just those affiliated with foreign governments

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would affect any foreign individual, organization, or government that tries to participate financially in state and local ballot measures in the United States. This could prevent foreign interference in issues like tax increases, environmental regulations, or other ballot questions that impact communities across the country.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Related Subjects

Elections, voting, political campaign regulation

State and local government operations

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1638, 119th Congress (2025). "Protection Against Foreign Adversarial Artificial Intelligence Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-1638

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