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New Rules for Recurring Political Contributions: Affirmative Consent Required

New rules aim to protect citizens from unknowingly making recurring political donations. You must now give clear, affirmative consent for any recurring contribution, and political organizations must provide receipts for each payment, including details of the next one, and make it easy to cancel. This increases your control over personal finances and promotes transparency in political funding.
Key points
Explicit consent is now required for recurring political contributions; passive actions like failing to uncheck a box will not count as consent.
Political organizations must provide a receipt for each recurring payment, clearly stating the date and amount of the next contribution.
You have the right to cancel any future recurring contributions at any time, and organizations must facilitate this immediately upon request.
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To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit the solicitation and acceptance of a recurring contribution or donation in a campaign for election for Federal office by any method which does not require the contributor or donor to give affirmative consent to making the contribution or donation on a recurring basis, and for other purposes.
Print number: HR 7723
Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49]
Process start date: 2024-03-19
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Key Questions about New Rules for Recurring Political Contributions: Affirmative Consent Required

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 7723.

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 2024-03-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Explicit consent is now required for recurring political contributions; passive actions like failing to uncheck a box will not count as consent.
  • Political organizations must provide a receipt for each recurring payment, clearly stating the date and amount of the next contribution.
  • You have the right to cancel any future recurring contributions at any time, and organizations must facilitate this immediately upon request.

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. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49].

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 2025-12-25.

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