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US S2726

US S2726
Help America Run Act


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Introduced
10/29/2019
In Committee
10/29/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for the treatment of payments for child care and other personal use services as an authorized campaign expenditure, and for other purposes. This bill allows certain personal use services to be considered as campaign committee expenditures, including child care, elder care, and health insurance, if the services are necessary to enable a candidate to participate in campaign-connected activities. The amount a committee may pay a candidate as salary is reduced by the amount paid for child care and elder care.

AI Summary

This bill, the Help America Run Act, aims to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to allow certain personal use services to be considered as authorized campaign expenditures. The bill allows campaign committees to pay for child care, elder care, and health insurance premiums if these services are necessary to enable a candidate to participate in campaign-related activities. The total amount of these payments is limited by the amount that can be paid as the candidate's salary. This is intended to make it easier for a broader range of Americans, including working parents and caregivers, to run for office and better reflect the diversity of the country.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (on 10/29/2019)

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