WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) and Congressman Jared Golden (ME-2) introduced the bipartisan Block Foreign-Funded Political Ads Act to prohibit foreign nationals from purchasing political advertisements on broadcast and cable television, as well as online. This legislation builds upon similar bipartisan efforts by Congressman Fitzpatrick and Congressman Golden to counter any foreign influence in the U.S. electoral system, such as the Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act. That bill, which would prohibit campaign donations by foreign nationals for state and local ballot initiatives or referenda, was passed by the House Committee on Administration unanimously in November 2023.

"Our nation’s foreign adversaries cannot be permitted to influence our elections, especially by funding political advertisements related to any candidate, issue, ballot initiative, or referendum," said Fitzpatrick. "Our bipartisan Block Foreign-Funded Political Ads Act will prevent undue foreign influence by prohibiting foreign nationals from purchasing political ads from television broadcasters, cable providers, and digital platforms. I am proud to lead this effort with Rep. Golden and grateful for his continued partnership on legislation to ensure that American elections are decided freely and fairly by the American people."

“Our adversaries shouldn’t be able to pay to have their propaganda amplified, nor influence and stoke division in the American political process,” said Golden. “Working with platforms to keep foreign actors out of political advertising will make our democracy more resilient and strengthen the voices of those who matter most in our elections: Americans.”

Read the text of the bill HERE.