Let It Go Act

Let It Go Act

This bill establishes a time frame for the disposal of campaign contributions or donations. The bill also prohibits the donation of campaign funds to charitable organizations that are owned or controlled by the candidate or the candidate's immediate family members.

An individual must use contributions or donations before the individual becomes a registered lobbyist or within six years following the most recent federal election in which the individual was a candidate, whichever occurs first.

The remaining contributions or donations must be disposed of within 30 days following either occurrence, first by paying debts or obligations owed in connection with the campaign for that office. If funds are left over, the funds may only be disbursed in one or more of the following ways: (1) returning funds to donors; (2) making contributions to charitable organizations; and (3) transferring funds to a national, state, or local committee of a political party.

The bill prohibits the donation of campaign funds to a charitable organization if the candidate or the candidate's immediate family member (1) is an employee of the organization, (2) is a member of the board of directors, or (3) owns a majority of the voting shares.

Bill 117 HR 2605, also known as the Let It Go Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to streamline the process for individuals to have their criminal records expunged or sealed.

Under the Let It Go Act, individuals who have been convicted of certain non-violent offenses would be eligible to have their criminal records expunged or sealed after a certain period of time has passed since their conviction. This would allow these individuals to move on with their lives without the stigma of a criminal record holding them back.

The bill also includes provisions to provide funding for states to implement programs to help individuals navigate the expungement process and to provide resources for individuals seeking to have their records expunged. Supporters of the Let It Go Act argue that it is important to give individuals who have made mistakes in the past a second chance and to help them reintegrate into society. They believe that by removing barriers to employment and housing that are often associated with a criminal record, individuals will be more likely to become productive members of society. Opponents of the bill may argue that it could potentially allow individuals who have committed serious crimes to have their records expunged, making it difficult for employers and others to know about their past actions. They may also argue that the bill could be costly to implement and could overwhelm the criminal justice system with requests for expungements. Overall, the Let It Go Act aims to provide a pathway for individuals with non-violent criminal records to move forward with their lives and have a fresh start. It will be interesting to see how this bill progresses through the legislative process and what impact it may have on individuals seeking to have their records expunged.