Plain Language Summary
# Stop Act Summary **What the bill would do:** The Stop Act would prevent federal elected officials—members of Congress and other federal officeholders—from directly asking people or organizations for money to support their political campaigns or committees. However, officials could still attend or speak at fundraising events without personally soliciting donations. The goal is to limit the direct fundraising involvement of sitting federal officials. **Who it affects:** This bill primarily affects federal officeholders and candidates who currently raise campaign funds.
It would change how politicians can participate in fundraising activities, though it wouldn't prevent them from raising money indirectly through events or other means. **Current status:** The bill (HR 415) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Brendan Boyle (D-PA) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. As of now, it remains in the early stages of the legislative process.
CRS Official Summary
Stop ActThis bill prohibits federal officeholders from directly soliciting contributions for certain federal election purposes. Specifically, the bill prohibits a federal officeholder from soliciting funds directly from any person (1) for or on behalf of any political committee, or (2) for or on the behalf of any person for use for federal election activity. However, a federal officeholder may participate in a fundraising event (e.g., planning, attending, or speaking at an event), as long as the federal officeholder does not engage in any written or verbal solicitation of funds in connection with the event.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.