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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
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Eliminating Leftover Expenses for Campaigns from Taxpayers (ELECT) Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3691.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-02-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • 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.
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 Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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