Stop Act

Hozzl · 2025-02-12T10:53:17Z

Explore the details of House Bill 415 Stop Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/12/2025, 10:53 AM

Summary of Bill HR 415

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.

Congressional Summary of HR 415

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 415

Bill HR 415 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 15, 2025. Bill HR 415 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 15, 2025. Bill HR 415's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. as of January 15, 2025

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 415

To 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.

Comments

Jamir Bishop

431

10 months ago

I don't agree with this bill. It could limit the ability of politicians to raise funds for their campaigns, which may impact their ability to effectively communicate their message to voters. #politics #HR415