The RECUR Act amends federal election law to regulate how political organizations solicit and manage recurring donations from supporters. Under this legislation, anyone asking for a recurring contribution to a political committee, independent expenditure, or electioneering communication must obtain explicit consent from the donor, meaning that pre-checked boxes or other passive methods would no longer satisfy this requirement. Organizations accepting recurring donations must provide clear receipts for each payment, include cancellation instructions in every communication with the donor, and immediately stop the recurring payments if the donor requests it. The Federal Election Commission has 180 days after the bill becomes law to write regulations implementing these requirements. The legislation targets concerns about donors accidentally or unknowingly being enrolled in recurring payment plans.
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