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SHIELD Act
12/19/2024, 10:23 PM
Summary of Bill HR 9488
The bill aims to protect individuals who make donations online by ensuring that their personal and financial information is kept safe and secure. It also seeks to prevent fraud and other forms of cybercrime that may occur when making electronic donations.
Some key provisions of the bill include requiring organizations that accept online donations to implement security measures to protect donor information, such as encryption and secure payment processing systems. The bill also mandates that organizations must disclose their data security practices to donors and provide them with information on how their personal information will be used. Additionally, the bill establishes penalties for organizations that fail to comply with the regulations outlined in the legislation. These penalties may include fines or other forms of punishment to ensure that organizations take the necessary steps to protect donor information. Overall, the Secure Handling of Internet Electronic Donations Act aims to create a safer and more secure environment for individuals who choose to make donations online. By implementing guidelines and regulations for the handling of electronic donations, the bill seeks to protect donors and prevent potential cyber threats.
Congressional Summary of HR 9488
Secure Handling of Internet Electronic Donations Act or the SHIELD Act
This bill addresses campaign finance in federal elections.
Specifically, the bill requires political committees, when accepting a credit or debit card contribution over the internet, to collect the credit or debit card's verification value. The card's billing address must be in the United States, with an exception. For a contributor who is living outside of the United States and, at the time of the contribution, is a U.S. national or lawfully admitted for permanent residence, the bill requires the contributor to provide the political committee with his or her voter registration address or identification document (e.g., U.S. passport).
Additionally, the bill prohibits political committees from accepting a contribution made through the use of a general-use prepaid card, gift certificate, or store gift card.
The bill also prohibits knowingly directing, helping, or assisting any person in making a contribution in the name of another person.
The Federal Election Commission must, within 10 days, promulgate regulations to carry out this bill.
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Current Status of Bill HR 9488
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9488
Total Number of Sponsors
5Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
5Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
5Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
5Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9488
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9488
Comments
Keanu Kay
1 year ago
I dunno much about this bill, but it sounds good. How will it help us?
