Bill · H.R. 4511· House(119-HR-4511)
Uncheck the Box Act
- Introduced
- 7/17/2025
- Last activity
- 7/17/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- Sponsored by
- Mike Levin
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Uncheck the Box Act," aims to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971. It seeks to prohibit the solicitation or acceptance of recurring political contributions or donations unless the donor provides affirmative consent. Under this Act, passive actions, such as failing to uncheck a pre-checked box, will not count as consent. Those accepting these funds must provide clear receipts detailing the date and amount of future recurring payments. Additionally, recipients must include cancellation information in all related communications.
Yes
Does this limit or expose the money behind campaigns?+8
By requiring affirmative consent for recurring donations, the bill strengthens campaign finance integrity.
Does this make elections run better?+7
The bill enhances transparency and prevents passive enrollment in recurring political donations.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill mandates detailed receipts for recurring political contributions.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-3
The bill increases administrative costs for political entities and organizations accepting funds.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection against passive enrollment: The bill prevents people from being charged for recurring donations through passive actions, such as failing to uncheck a pre-checked box (Section 2(a)(3)).
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Enhanced transparency for donors: Upon receiving an initial or subsequent recurring payment, the recipient must provide a receipt that clearly discloses all material terms, including the date and amount of the next scheduled transaction (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Easier cancellation process: Recipients must include all necessary information required for a donor to cancel subsequent recurring payments in every communication relating to the contribution (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Immediate cancellation upon request: If a contributor or donor requests it, the person receiving the funds must immediately cancel all future recurring contributions or donations (Section 2(a)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Increased administrative responsibilities for political entities: Persons accepting recurring contributions must meet specific requirements for every recurrence, including providing detailed receipts and including cancellation information in all communications (Section 2(b)(1) and (2)).
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Requirement for prompt action on cancellations: Those accepting funds are required to immediately cancel all subsequent recurrences upon the request of a contributor or donor (Section 2(b)(3)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Campaign Finance Reform+8Improves Electoral Process+7Improves Government Transparency+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners-3
- 7/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/17/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Nick LaLotaRepublican · New York
Joe NeguseDemocrat · Colorado
Jay ObernolteRepublican · California