Limiting Donations and Increasing Transparency for Presidential Inaugural Funds.
This law establishes strict rules for funding Presidential Inaugural Committees to enhance transparency and curb undue influence. It bans donations from corporations, unions, and foreign nationals, while setting a $50,000 limit on contributions from individuals. Citizens benefit from faster disclosure, as committees must report large donations within 24 hours of receipt.
Key points
Inaugural Committees are prohibited from accepting donations from non-individuals (like corporations or unions) and foreign nationals.
Individual donations are capped at $50,000 in aggregate per person, with future adjustments for inflation.
Mandatory 24-hour reporting for all individual donations exceeding $1,000 to ensure immediate public transparency.
Funds cannot be converted for personal use or private expenses unrelated to the committee's official duties.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_535
Sponsor: Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]
Process start date: 2025-01-16