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HR 7640118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

No Foreign Persons Administering Our Elections Act

Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
May 27, 2025
Latest Action Date
Mar 12, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

The No Foreign Persons Administering Our Elections Act (H.R. 7640) is a legislative proposal introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at prohibiting foreign individuals from administering or overseeing election processes in the United States. The bill was referred to the House Committee on House Administration but did not advance further and ultimately failed or expired. The bill falls under the policy area of Government Operations and Politics. No official summary or full text is available, limiting detailed analysis.

Bottom Line

H.R. 7640 sought to restrict foreign persons from administering U.S. elections but did not progress beyond committee referral and expired without enactment.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill targets the involvement of foreign persons in election administration roles within the United States.
  • It was introduced in the House of Representatives during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • The bill did not advance beyond committee referral and is classified as failed or expired.
Who Benefits?

['U.S. election officials and agencies responsible for election administration', 'Voters seeking assurance of domestic control over election processes', 'Government entities focused on election security and integrity']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of available full text and official summary limits understanding of specific provisions and enforcement mechanisms.', "Potential challenges in defining and verifying 'foreign persons' within election administration roles.", 'Implementation and oversight mechanisms are unclear due to missing detailed legislative language.']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on House Administration. It addresses concerns related to election administration and foreign involvement, a topic of ongoing legislative interest. However, the bill did not advance beyond committee referral and expired, indicating limited legislative momentum during this session.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 1

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Could increase scrutiny and verification processes for election administrators to ensure compliance with restrictions on foreign persons.', 'May influence future legislation or policies related to election security and foreign involvement.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

Due to the absence of the full bill text and official summary, transparency and oversight are limited. Stakeholders cannot fully evaluate the scope, enforcement, or potential unintended consequences of the bill. The failure to advance beyond committee referral further reduces opportunities for public and expert review.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 70%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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