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Prohibition on PAC Contributions for Congressional Candidates

This bill aims to limit the influence of large money in elections. Candidates for Senator and Representative in Congress will be prohibited from accepting contributions from most political action committees and from establishing their own leadership PACs. This is intended to make politicians more accountable to ordinary citizens rather than special interest groups.
Key points
Congressional candidates cannot accept money from political action committees (PACs), except from their own authorized campaign committees.
Congressional candidates are prohibited from establishing "leadership PACs," which are used to raise funds to support other politicians.
These changes will apply to elections occurring after 2022, impacting future election campaigns.
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Print number: 117_HR_9134
Sponsor: Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]
Process start date: 2022-10-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No PAC Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9134.

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 2022-10-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Congressional candidates cannot accept money from political action committees (PACs), except from their own authorized campaign committees.
  • Congressional candidates are prohibited from establishing "leadership PACs," which are used to raise funds to support other politicians.
  • These changes will apply to elections occurring after 2022, impacting future 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. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17].

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.

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