Stop Act

2/12/2025, 10:53 AM
Congress
119

Number
HR - 415

Introduced on
2025-01-15

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
Brendan F. Boyle

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Stop Act

This bill prohibits federal officeholders from directly soliciting contributions for certain federal election purposes. 

Specifically, the bill prohibits a federal officeholder from soliciting funds directly from any person (1) for or on behalf of any political committee, or (2) for or on the behalf of any person for use for federal election activity. However, a federal officeholder may participate in a fundraising event (e.g., planning, attending, or speaking at an event), as long as the federal officeholder does not engage in any written or verbal solicitation of funds in connection with the event.

Bill 119 HR 415, also known as the "Stop Congressional Fundraising Act," aims to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971. The main purpose of this bill is to prohibit individuals who hold Federal office from directly soliciting contributions for any political committee under the Act. This means that members of Congress and other federal officeholders would no longer be able to personally ask for donations on behalf of political committees.

The bill seeks to address concerns about potential conflicts of interest and the influence of money in politics. By prohibiting direct solicitation of contributions, the hope is to reduce the perception of corruption and undue influence on elected officials.

In addition to the prohibition on direct solicitation, the bill also includes other provisions related to campaign finance. These provisions are aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in the political fundraising process. Overall, Bill 119 HR 415 represents an effort to reform campaign finance laws and reduce the influence of money in politics. It will be interesting to see how this bill progresses through Congress and what impact it may have on the political fundraising landscape.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit individuals holding Federal office from directly soliciting contributions to or on behalf of any political committee under such Act, and for other purposes.

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary3/21/2025

Stop Act

This bill prohibits federal officeholders from directly soliciting contributions for certain federal election purposes. 

Specifically, the bill prohibits a federal officeholder from soliciting funds direc...


Latest Action1/15/2025
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.