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Campaign Funds Accountability: No Personal Gain After Elections

New rules require campaign committees and leadership PACs to disburse unspent funds after elections. This aims to prevent the use of these funds for personal gain, especially by former candidates who become lobbyists or foreign agents. Citizens can expect greater transparency in political financing.
Key points
Unspent campaign money must be returned to donors, given to charities, or transferred to political parties.
Disbursement of unspent campaign funds to close relatives is prohibited, unless it's for documented committee obligations.
Former candidates becoming lobbyists or foreign agents will need to certify compliance with new campaign fund disbursement rules.
These changes will apply starting with the November 2026 federal elections.
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Print number: 119_HR_4786
Sponsor: Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14]
Process start date: 2025-07-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Honest Elections and Campaign, No Gain Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4786.

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 2025-07-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Unspent campaign money must be returned to donors, given to charities, or transferred to political parties.
  • Disbursement of unspent campaign funds to close relatives is prohibited, unless it's for documented committee obligations.
  • Former candidates becoming lobbyists or foreign agents will need to certify compliance with new campaign fund disbursement rules.
  • These changes will apply starting with the November 2026 federal elections.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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