To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit Members of Congress from making direct and personal solicitations of campaign funds when a Government shutdown is in effect, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · September 27, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
The People Before Politics Act would amend federal campaign finance law to prohibit Members of Congress from directly soliciting campaign funds while a government shutdown is occurring. A government shutdown is defined as a lapse in appropriations for any federal agency or department due to failure to pass regular appropriations bills or continuing resolutions. The bill applies to all senators, representatives, delegates, and resident commissioners to Congress. The legislation contains no specific funding allocations or implementation timelines. The bill's intent is to prevent members of Congress from fundraising for their own campaigns while the federal government lacks appropriated funds to operate, ensuring that lawmakers focus on resolving shutdowns rather than pursuing personal political fundraising.
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