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Stop Super PAC–Candidate Coordination Act

3/15/2023, 7:00 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1172

Bill 117 HR 1172, also known as the Stop Super PAC–Candidate Coordination Act, aims to address the issue of coordination between political candidates and Super PACs. Super PACs are independent political action committees that can raise and spend unlimited amounts of money to support or oppose candidates, but are not allowed to coordinate directly with candidates or their campaigns.

The bill prohibits candidates and their agents from coordinating with Super PACs that support them, in order to prevent the influence of big money in politics. It also requires Super PACs to disclose their donors and expenditures, increasing transparency in campaign finance.

Supporters of the bill argue that it will help level the playing field in elections and reduce the influence of wealthy donors on the political process. Critics, however, argue that it infringes on free speech rights and could be difficult to enforce. Overall, the Stop Super PAC–Candidate Coordination Act seeks to address concerns about the influence of money in politics and increase transparency in campaign finance. It will be interesting to see how this bill progresses through Congress and what impact it may have on future elections.

Congressional Summary of HR 1172

Stop Super PAC-Candidate Coordination Act

This bill treats certain payments for coordinated expenditures as campaign contributions for purposes of disclosure and reporting requirements.

First, the bill generally defines a coordinated expenditure as a payment made by any person in cooperation with a candidate, an authorized committee of a candidate, a political committee of a political party, or an agent of a candidate or committee. Further, the bill sets forth penalties for willfully violating limits related to making contributions to a candidate for coordinated expenditures.

The bill also prohibits a candidate or an individual holding federal office from soliciting, receiving, directing, or transferring funds to or on behalf of certain types of political committees.

Current Status of Bill HR 1172

Bill HR 1172 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 18, 2021. Bill HR 1172 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 18, 2021.  Bill HR 1172's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. as of February 18, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1172

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1172

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

- Civil actions and liability
- Congressional elections
- Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
- Political advertising
- Tax-exempt organizations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1172

Stop Super PAC–Candidate Coordination Act
To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act to clarify the treatment of coordinated expenditures as contributions made to candidates under such Act, and for other purposes.
Stop Super PAC–Candidate Coordination Act

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1172

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