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This bill establishes comprehensive restrictions on donations related to public properties and projects associated with the President, Vice President, and certain government officials, aimed at preventing potential corruption. The legislation defines "covered projects" as maintenance, construction, or events at locations like the White House, the Naval Observatory, or monuments honoring current or former Presidents and Vice Presidents. The bill prohibits donations from individuals or entities currently involved in litigation with the federal government, seeking government contracts or grants, engaged in lobbying activities, or seeking presidential pardons or appointments. Donors are barred from attaching conditions to their donations or attempting to influence government actions, and government officials, including the President and Vice President, are forbidden from soliciting such donations. The bill mandates transparency by requiring donors to disclose meetings with government officials before and after making donations, and establishes a quarterly reporting system through the National Park Service. Violations can result in significant civil and criminal penalties, including fines up to $100,000, potential imprisonment for up to 5 years, and mandatory disgorgement of benefits derived from improper donations. The legislation also includes a cooling-off period during which donors cannot engage in lobbying activities and prohibits donors from using their donations for personal benefit or having their names displayed in recognition of the donation.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6085/all-info