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Post-Election Campaign Funds: Ending Lobbying Influence

New rules require former federal candidates to disburse unspent campaign funds within six months after an election. This aims to prevent the use of these funds for lobbying or working for foreign governments, increasing transparency and limiting potential conflicts of interest.
Key points
Former campaign committees and PACs must disburse all remaining funds within 6 months after an election.
Money can be returned to donors or donated to charities, but cannot support organizations linked to the candidate or their family.
Candidates who become lobbyists or foreign agents must disburse funds immediately.
The rules are set to take effect after the federal elections in November 2026.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1849
Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
Process start date: 2025-05-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Zeroing Out Money for Buying Influence after Elections (ZOMBIE) Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_1849.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-05-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Former campaign committees and PACs must disburse all remaining funds within 6 months after an election.
  • Money can be returned to donors or donated to charities, but cannot support organizations linked to the candidate or their family.
  • Candidates who become lobbyists or foreign agents must disburse funds immediately.
  • The rules are set to take effect after the federal elections in November 2026.
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 Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

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

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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