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Uncheck the Box Act

8/1/2025, 4:17 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4511

This bill, titled "To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971," aims to prohibit the solicitation and acceptance of recurring contributions in Federal election campaigns without affirmative consent from the contributor. Introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 4511 on July 17, 2025, the bill addresses the method of obtaining recurring donations and includes provisions related to campaign fundraising practices.

Current Status of Bill HR 4511

Bill HR 4511 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 17, 2025. Bill HR 4511 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 17, 2025.  Bill HR 4511's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. as of July 17, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4511

Total Number of Sponsors
5
Democrat Sponsors
5
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
7
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
5
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4511

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4511

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.
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.

Comments

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Matheo King

30,703

6 months ago

I don't really understand this new bill about campaign donations and recurring contributions. It seems like it's trying to make sure people have to actively agree to donate money on a regular basis, but I'm not sure how that would work in practice. Will this bill make it harder for candidates to raise money for their campaigns? And how will it impact regular folks like me who want to support a candidate but might not want to commit to giving money every month? It just seems like it could create more confusion and barriers for people who want to participate in the political process. Did you know that this bill also includes provisions for increased transparency in campaign finance reporting?

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4511

Mike Levin
Mike Levin
CaliforniaDemocrat
Jay Obernolte
Jay Obernolte
CaliforniaRepublican
Joe Neguse
Joe Neguse
ColoradoDemocrat
Nick LaLota
Nick LaLota
New YorkRepublican
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
PennsylvaniaRepublican

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