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Ending Taxpayer Funding for Presidential Campaigns

This act stops the use of taxpayer money to fund U.S. presidential election campaigns. Funds previously allocated for this purpose will now be used to reduce the national debt. This means citizens will no longer indirectly support presidential campaigns through their taxes.
Key points
Ends the option to designate income tax payments for presidential campaigns starting from 2022.
Remaining funds from the presidential election campaign fund will be transferred to reduce the national debt.
Provisions for presidential campaign funding will no longer apply to future elections.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3691
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Process start date: 2022-02-17