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Ban on PAC Contributions for Congressional Candidates

New rules aim to limit the influence of large money in elections by prohibiting Congressional candidates from accepting contributions from most political action committees (PACs). This means candidates will need to rely more on individual citizen support, potentially increasing the importance of each voter's voice. These changes will apply to elections occurring after 2024.
Key points
Candidates for Senator and Representative in Congress are prohibited from accepting money from political action committees (PACs), except from their own authorized campaign committees.
Candidates are also prohibited from establishing "leadership PACs," which are special committees used to raise funds for other politicians.
The goal is to reduce the influence of large organizations in politics and enhance the role of ordinary citizens in campaign financing.
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Print number: 118_HR_10532
Sponsor: Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]
Process start date: 2024-12-19
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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 118_HR_10532.

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 2024-12-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Candidates for Senator and Representative in Congress are prohibited from accepting money from political action committees (PACs), except from their own authorized campaign committees.
  • Candidates are also prohibited from establishing "leadership PACs," which are special committees used to raise funds for other politicians.
  • The goal is to reduce the influence of large organizations in politics and enhance the role of ordinary citizens in campaign financing.
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 2025-12-24.

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