What does Preamble of Honest Elections and Campaign, No Gain Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971. The proposed amendment would require authorized committees and leadership PACs of candidates for election for Federal office to disburse any unexpended funds after the election date. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 29, 2025.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Honest Elections and Campaign, No Gain Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Honest Elections and Campaign, No Gain Act

What does REQUIRING AUTHORIZED COMMITTEES OF CANDIDATES TO DISBURSE FUNDS of Honest Elections and Campaign, No Gain Act do?

This section amends Title III of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to establish requirements for the disbursement of funds remaining unexpended by authorized committees and leadership PACs after an election. Authorized committees and leadership PACs must disburse remaining funds before the earliest of three dates: the end of the applicable disbursement period, the date the candidate begins lobbying, or the date the candidate becomes a foreign agent. An exception exists for candidates intending to run in the next election, who can avoid disbursement by providing required information and fees to state election officials. Funds must first be used to pay obligations incurred in connection with the committee's operation. If funds remain after paying obligations, they can be returned to contributors, donated to qualified organizations, or transferred to political party committees. Disbursements to relatives of the candidate are restricted unless they are used to pay obligations and are reported as such. The amendments apply to the regularly scheduled general election for Federal office held in November 2026 and succeeding elections.

What does REQUIRING FORMER CANDIDATES SERVING AS REGISTERED LOBBYISTS TO of Honest Elections and Campaign, No Gain Act do?

This section amends the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 It requires former candidates serving as registered lobbyists to certify compliance with disbursement requirements The certification applies to authorized committees and leadership PACs

What does REQUIRING FORMER CANDIDATES SERVING AS FOREIGN AGENTS TO of Honest Elections and Campaign, No Gain Act do?

This section amends the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 It requires former candidates serving as foreign agents to certify compliance with disbursement requirements The certification applies to authorized committees and leadership PACs

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Honest Elections and Campaign, No Gain Act

Last updated: 7/29/2025 · Introduced: 7/29/2025

Author: Kathy Castor (D-FL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill mandates that authorized committees and leadership PACs of candidates for federal office disburse any unspent funds after an election, prioritizing payment of obligations and allowing for returns to contributors or donations to qualified organizations.
Former candidates who become registered lobbyists or foreign agents must certify that their campaign committees have complied with these disbursement requirements.
The bill applies to elections starting in November 2026 and establishes specific timelines and exceptions for candidates planning to run in subsequent elections.

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