Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HF 2044: 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.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HF 2044 is a bill introduced in the Iowa House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Austin Harris (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2026): Withdrawn.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Harris | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Withdrawn.
- Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2601.
- Committee vote: Yeas, 21. Nays, 0. Excused, 2.
- Committee report, recommending amendment and passage.
- Subcommittee recommends passage.
- Subcommittee Meeting: 02/10/2026 8:00AM House Lounge.
- Subcommittee: Harris, Lundgren and Srinivas.
- Introduced, referred to State Government.