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Limiting Political Spending by Non-Profits and Increasing Donor Transparency.

This bill aims to restrict how much money certain non-profit organizations (501(c)(4) entities) can spend on political activities. If they spend more than 10% of their total funds on politics, they could lose their special tax status. Additionally, these organizations will be required to disclose donors who contribute $5,000 or more, increasing transparency in political funding.
Key points
501(c)(4) non-profit organizations will be limited to spending no more than 10% of their total expenditures on political activities, such as supporting candidates or parties.
These organizations will be required to publicly disclose the names and addresses of donors contributing $5,000 or more, aiming to increase transparency in political financing.
The bill introduces a clear definition of "political intervention," specifying which activities are considered political, with certain exceptions, such as for voter education.
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Print number: 117_HR_5997
Sponsor: Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2]
Process start date: 2021-11-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Crack Down on Dark Money Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5997.

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 2021-11-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • 501(c)(4) non-profit organizations will be limited to spending no more than 10% of their total expenditures on political activities, such as supporting candidates or parties.
  • These organizations will be required to publicly disclose the names and addresses of donors contributing $5,000 or more, aiming to increase transparency in political financing.
  • The bill introduces a clear definition of "political intervention," specifying which activities are considered political, with certain exceptions, such as for voter education.
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. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Is this summary verified?

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

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