Uncheck the Box Act

Hozzl · 2025-08-01T16:17:31Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4511 Uncheck the Box Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Government Operations and Politics. Stay informed on legislative developments.

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.

Congressional Summary of HR 4511

Uncheck the Box Act

This bill places restrictions on recurring political contributions or donations.

Specifically, the bill prohibits any person from soliciting a recurring contribution or donation for a political committee, an independent expenditure, or an electioneering communication by any method that does not require the affirmative consent of the contributor or donor. In addition, the bill prohibits a political committee, a person funding an independent expenditure, or a person funding an electioneering communication from accepting a recurring contribution or donation unless the contributor or donor gave affirmative consent. This affirmative consent cannot be a passive action by the contributor or donor, such as failing to uncheck a prechecked box.

Further, any person who accepts a recurring contribution or donation must (1) provide a receipt for the initial contribution or donation and for each recurrence that clearly and conspicuously discloses all material terms, (2) provide all information needed to cancel the recurring contribution or donation in each communication with the contributor or donor, and (3) immediately cancel recurring contributions or donations upon request of the contributor or donor.

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

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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.

Comments

Matheo King

41,679

8 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

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