Bill > HR7210

This bill, the "Help America Run Act," aims to make it easier for everyday Americans to run for office by treating certain personal use services as authorized campaign expenditures. The key provisions include: 1. Allowing authorized campaign committees to use campaign funds to pay for child care, elder care, and health insurance premiums, if these services are necessary for the candidate's participation in campaign-related activities. This helps address the financial barriers that may prevent working families and individuals from running for office. 2. Imposing a limit on the total amount of such personal use service payments, which cannot exceed the limit on the candidate's salary payments. This ensures that campaign funds are not primarily used for personal expenses. 3. Requiring a corresponding reduction in the amount of salary paid to the candidate if their campaign committee makes payments for the personal use services. The overall purpose of the bill is to facilitate the candidacy of representatives who better reflect the experiences and challenges of everyday Americans, rather than favoring those who are independently wealthy or do not need to rely on a regular paycheck.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7210/all-info