Uncheck the Box Act
Sponsored By: Representative Levin
Introduced
Summary
Requires affirmative consent before political groups can solicit or accept recurring donations. It would also force clear, recurring receipts and easy cancellation so donors cannot be opted in by default.
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- Donors: Would need to explicitly opt in to any recurring contribution. Pre-checked boxes or failing to uncheck a box would not count as consent and donors can demand immediate cancellation.
- Campaigns and political committees: Would be barred from soliciting recurring gifts by methods that do not require affirmative consent. They must give a receipt at the first payment and at each recurrence that discloses the next date and amount and must include clear cancellation instructions.
- Outside spenders and electioneering groups: Recurring donations for independent expenditures and electioneering communications would face the same consent, receipt, and cancellation rules.
- Implementation and timing: The rules would take effect when the Federal Election Commission issues implementing regulations or after 180 days from enactment, and the bill reorganizes the FECA section on solicitation and recurrence to emphasize consent and transparency.
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Clear consent for recurring political donations
If enacted, campaigns and political groups could not sign you up for repeat charges unless you clearly say yes. Pre-checked boxes or silence would not count as consent. Groups would have to send a receipt for the first gift and for each repeat charge that shows the date and amount of the next charge and how to cancel. Each related communication would need cancel instructions, and they would have to stop future charges right away if you ask. The rules would start when the FEC issues rules or 180 days after enactment, whichever comes first.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Levin
CA • D
Cosponsors
LaLota
NY • R
Sponsored 7/17/2025
Neguse
CO • D
Sponsored 7/17/2025
Obernolte
CA • R
Sponsored 7/17/2025
Fitzpatrick
PA • R
Sponsored 7/21/2025
Roll Call Votes
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