What does Preamble of Stop Super PAC-Candidate Coordination Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act. The amendment aims to clarify how coordinated expenditures are treated as contributions to candidates. The bill's stated purpose is 'to clarify the treatment of coordinated expenditures as contributions made to candidates under such Act, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of Stop Super PAC-Candidate Coordination Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Stop Super PAC-Candidate Coordination Act

What does CLARIFICATION OF TREATMENT OF COORDINATED EXPENDITURES AS of Stop Super PAC-Candidate Coordination Act do?

This section amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to clarify the treatment of coordinated expenditures as contributions to candidates. It adds a new clause to define coordinated expenditures, including payments made in cooperation or consultation with a candidate or committee. The section also defines 'coordinated spender' and 'covered communication' for purposes of this amendment. Payments for covered communications made by coordinated spenders are considered made in cooperation or consultation with the candidate. The amendment includes penalties for knowingly and willfully committing violations, with fines up to 300% of the excess contribution amount.

What does CLARIFICATION OF BAN ON FUNDRAISING FOR SUPER PACS BY FEDERAL of Stop Super PAC-Candidate Coordination Act do?

This section amends Section 323(e)(1) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971. The amendment strikes 'or' at the end of subparagraph (A) and inserts '; or' after subparagraph (B). A new subparagraph (C) is added, prohibiting federal candidates and officeholders from soliciting or receiving funds for political committees or organizations that do not comply with the Act's limitations, prohibitions, and reporting requirements. This prohibition excludes committees of a State or local political party and candidates for State or local office. The amendment applies to elections occurring after January 1, 2026.

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Stop Super PAC-Candidate Coordination Act

Last updated: 9/9/2025 · Introduced: 9/9/2025

Author: Delia Ramirez (D-IL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill clarifies that payments made in cooperation or consultation with a candidate or committee for certain communications are considered contributions to the candidate.
It prohibits federal candidates and officeholders from soliciting or receiving funds for political committees that do not comply with federal election laws, with exceptions for state and local party committees.
The bill establishes penalties, including fines up to 300% of the excess contribution amount, for knowingly and willfully violating these new contribution regulations.

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