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Online Political Donations: New Transparency Rules for Credit Card Payments.

This proposed law aims to increase transparency in political organization funding. It mandates that all online credit card contributions require the disclosure of the billing address and credit verification value (CVV). This measure seeks to prevent anonymous donations and enhance accountability for funds contributed.
Key points
All online credit card contributions to political organizations will require the donor's billing address.
The credit verification value (CVV) of the credit card must also be provided.
These changes will apply to contributions made in taxable years beginning after the law's enactment date.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_3636
Sponsor: Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1]
Process start date: 2023-05-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Put Zombie Donors to Rest Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3636.

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 2023-05-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All online credit card contributions to political organizations will require the donor's billing address.
  • The credit verification value (CVV) of the credit card must also be provided.
  • These changes will apply to contributions made in taxable years beginning after the law's enactment date.
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. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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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