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Put Zombie Donors to Rest Act
12/15/2023, 3:58 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3636
Bill 118 hr 3636, also known as the Put Zombie Donors to Rest Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of deceased individuals continuing to make political contributions after their death.
The bill aims to prevent these "zombie donors" from influencing elections by requiring political committees to regularly check their donor lists against the Social Security Administration's Death Master File. If a donor is found to be deceased, the committee must promptly refund any contributions made by that individual.
Additionally, the Put Zombie Donors to Rest Act would establish penalties for political committees that fail to comply with these requirements, including fines and potential criminal charges. Overall, this bill seeks to ensure the integrity of the political donation process by preventing deceased individuals from inadvertently contributing to campaigns. It is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and will need to pass both the House and Senate before becoming law.
The bill aims to prevent these "zombie donors" from influencing elections by requiring political committees to regularly check their donor lists against the Social Security Administration's Death Master File. If a donor is found to be deceased, the committee must promptly refund any contributions made by that individual.
Additionally, the Put Zombie Donors to Rest Act would establish penalties for political committees that fail to comply with these requirements, including fines and potential criminal charges. Overall, this bill seeks to ensure the integrity of the political donation process by preventing deceased individuals from inadvertently contributing to campaigns. It is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and will need to pass both the House and Senate before becoming law.
Congressional Summary of HR 3636
Put Zombie Donors to Rest Act
This bill requires a contributor to political organizations who uses a credit card to make online contributions to such organizations to disclose the billing address, and the credit verification value, of such credit card at the time a contribution is made. A credit verification value is a series of numbers on a credit card (usually on the back of the card) that provides additional security for a transaction by credit card.
Current Status of Bill HR 3636
Bill HR 3636 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 24, 2023. Bill HR 3636 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 24, 2023. Bill HR 3636's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of May 24, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3636
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3636
Primary Policy Focus
TaxationComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3636
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