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Campaign Spending Integrity Act

12/15/2023, 3:56 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2522

The Campaign Spending Integrity Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 2522, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to increase transparency and accountability in campaign spending by political candidates and organizations.

If passed, the Campaign Spending Integrity Act would require all candidates running for federal office to disclose any contributions they receive from individuals, corporations, or other entities. This information would be made publicly available on a centralized online database, allowing voters to see exactly where candidates are getting their funding from.

Additionally, the bill would impose stricter limits on the amount of money that can be donated to political campaigns. This is aimed at reducing the influence of wealthy donors and special interest groups in the political process. Overall, the Campaign Spending Integrity Act seeks to promote fairness and honesty in political campaigns by ensuring that voters have access to information about who is funding the candidates they are considering voting for. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is necessary to restore trust in the electoral system, while opponents raise concerns about potential restrictions on free speech.

Congressional Summary of HR 2522

Campaign Spending Integrity Act

This bill prohibits a candidate for election to federal office from using campaign funds to make payments to vendors owned or controlled by the candidate or by an immediate family member of the candidate.

Current Status of Bill HR 2522

Bill HR 2522 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 6, 2023. Bill HR 2522 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 6, 2023.  Bill HR 2522's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. as of April 6, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2522

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 2522

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2522

Campaign Spending Integrity Act
Campaign Spending Integrity Act
To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit a candidate for election for Federal office from using amounts contributed to the candidate's campaign to make payments to vendors owned or controlled by the candidate or by an immediate family member of the candidate.

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