The Help America Run Act would allow candidates for federal office to use campaign funds to pay for child care, elder care, and health insurance premiums—expenses currently prohibited under federal election law. The bill applies to all candidates seeking office, though candidates already holding federal office would be barred from using campaign funds for health insurance. The legislation aims to remove financial barriers that prevent working-class Americans, particularly working parents, from running for office, arguing that current campaign finance rules effectively exclude ordinary Americans who lack independent wealth and must rely on regular paychecks. According to the bill's sponsors, this change would help ensure that Congress better reflects the experiences and concerns of everyday Americans rather than being dominated by the wealthy. The amendment takes effect upon enactment with no specified funding or sunset date.
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