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Protecting Political Donations: Ending Automatic Contributions Without Consent

New rules aim to protect citizens from unknowingly making recurring contributions to political campaigns. Companies and political committees will not be able to collect recurring donations unless the donor gives explicit consent, for example, by unchecking a pre-checked box. The law also requires informing donors about each subsequent payment and makes it easier to cancel recurring donations.
Key points
No more automatic, recurring political contributions without explicit donor consent.
Prohibition of pre-checked boxes that automatically activate recurring donations.
Requirement to inform donors about each subsequent payment and facilitate cancellation of recurring donations.
Greater citizen control over their finances when supporting election campaigns.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_3832
Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49]
Process start date: 2021-06-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit the solicitation and acceptance of a recurring contribution or donation in a campaign for election for Federal office by any method which does not require the contributor or donor to give affirmative consent to making the contribution or donation on a recurring basis, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3832.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-06-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • No more automatic, recurring political contributions without explicit donor consent.
  • Prohibition of pre-checked boxes that automatically activate recurring donations.
  • Requirement to inform donors about each subsequent payment and facilitate cancellation of recurring donations.
  • Greater citizen control over their finances when supporting election campaigns.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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