Bill · H.R. 4912· House(119-HR-4912)
Help America Run Act
- Introduced
- 8/5/2025
- Last activity
- 8/5/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- Sponsored by
- Nikema Williams
- Cosponsors
- - 34 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Help America Run Act seeks to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971. It aims to allow campaign funds to be used for certain personal use services, such as child care and health insurance. This change is intended to help people run for office regardless of their economic status. By doing so, the bill intends to reduce barriers for those who rely on a regular paycheck for everyday expenses. The ultimate goal is to create a governing body that more accurately reflects the experiences of everyday Americans.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
The bill reduces economic barriers for candidates who do not have independent wealth.
Would women be better off under this?+5
The bill facilitates participation for women by allowing campaign funds to cover childcare and elder care.
Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?+5
The bill specifically aims to reduce the disproportionate burden of childcare on women running for office.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased accessibility for non-wealthy candidates: The bill allows for the payment of personal use services as authorized campaign expenditures, which may help candidates who do not have independent wealth (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Support for parents and caregivers: The bill permits the use of campaign funds for child care services and elder care services, provided they are necessary for campaign activities or duties as a federal officeholder (Section 2(a)(2)(A)(i-ii)).
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Assistance for those relying on employment for benefits: The bill allows for the payment of health insurance premiums as an authorized campaign expenditure, which may benefit candidates who rely on their jobs for insurance (Section 2(a)(2)(A)(iv)).
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Support for dependents: The bill includes coverage for services provided on behalf of dependents who are qualifying relatives (Section 2(a)(2)(A)(iii)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restrictions on incumbent officeholders: For candidates who already hold Federal office, the bill specifically excludes health insurance premiums from the list of authorized personal use services (Section 2(a)(2)(B)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Women+5Good For Middle Class Households+4Good For Young Adults+4Good For Retirees+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Childcare Affordability+5Improves Gender Equality+5
- 9/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/5/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- 33 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Yassamin AnsariDemocrat · Arizona
Shontel BrownDemocrat · Ohio
Yvette ClarkeDemocrat · New York
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormickDemocrat · Florida
Jasmine CrockettDemocrat · Texas
Christopher DeluzioDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Dwight EvansDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Cleo FieldsDemocrat · Louisiana
Shomari FiguresDemocrat · Alabama
Al GreenDemocrat · Texas
Jesús GarcíaDemocrat · Illinois
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia
Raja KrishnamoorthiDemocrat · Illinois
Sydney Kamlager-DoveDemocrat · California
Stephen LynchDemocrat · Massachusetts
Summer LeeDemocrat · Pennsylvania
George LatimerDemocrat · New York
Kweisi MfumeDemocrat · Maryland
Kevin MullinDemocrat · California
Jennifer McClellanDemocrat · Virginia
LaMonica McIverDemocrat · New Jersey
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Delia RamirezDemocrat · Illinois
Robert ScottDemocrat · Virginia
Janice SchakowskyDemocrat · Illinois
Marilyn StricklandDemocrat · Washington
Terri SewellDemocrat · Alabama
Emilia SykesDemocrat · Ohio
Lateefah SimonDemocrat · California
Bennie ThompsonDemocrat · Mississippi
Paul TonkoDemocrat · New York
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan