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Ban on Campaign Fundraising by Congress Members During Session

New rules aim to limit campaign fundraising by members of Congress. Starting December 2022, Senators and Representatives will be prohibited from personally soliciting funds when Congress is in session. This is intended to increase focus on legislative work and reduce the influence of money in politics.
Key points
Members of Congress cannot personally solicit campaign funds while the Senate or House of Representatives is in session.
The ban applies throughout the session day, except for hours before it convenes and after it adjourns.
The provisions take effect after December 2022 and apply to future elections.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8089
Sponsor: Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3]
Process start date: 2022-06-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

On the Clock Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8089.

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 2022-06-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Members of Congress cannot personally solicit campaign funds while the Senate or House of Representatives is in session.
  • The ban applies throughout the session day, except for hours before it convenes and after it adjourns.
  • The provisions take effect after December 2022 and apply to future elections.
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. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3].

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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