Stop Act

Summary#

This bill would change the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to stop individuals holding Federal office from directly soliciting funds from any person for or on behalf of any political committee or for use for "Federal election activity" (as defined in the Act). It adds that officeholders may still take part in fundraising events — including planning, attending, speaking, or serving as a featured guest — as long as they do not engage in any written or verbal solicitation of funds. The bill also updates a related provision about attendance at state and local party fundraising events to make clear the same restriction applies: federal officeholders may attend so long as they do not solicit funds in connection with the event. The amendments apply to solicitations made on or after the date the bill is enacted. The bill was introduced in the House on January 15, 2025, by Representative Brendan Boyle and referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

What it means for you#

• If you hold Federal office: You would not be allowed to directly ask any person for money for any political committee or for federal election activity. You could still attend, plan, or speak at fundraising events if you do not ask for money in writing or aloud.
• If you are a donor or member of the public: You would not receive direct written or verbal solicitation for political committee funds or federal election activity from individuals who hold Federal office, under this bill.
• If you are a state or local political party: Federal officeholders could attend your fundraising events but would be barred from directly soliciting funds at those events.

Expenses#

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Proponents' View#

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Opponents' View#

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