Bill · H.R. 4943· House(119-HR-4943)
Safeguarding Trust in Our Politics Act
- Introduced
- 8/8/2025
- Last activity
- 8/8/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Claudia Tenney
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the ``Safeguarding Trust in Our Politics Act'', proposes amendments to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It specifically targets 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations. The legislation seeks to prohibit these organizations from providing direct or indirect funding for the administration of elections for public office. This prohibition applies to funding sent to any State or unit of local government. An exception is made for the donation of space to be used as a polling place. The changes would take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
Yes
No question was scored yes.
The opposite· 3 of 10
Does this protect the right to vote?-3
The bill restricts the ability of non-profit organizations to fund the administration of elections, which may impact resource availability for voting processes.
Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice?-3
By prohibiting direct or indirect funding for election administration, the bill could reduce resources used to facilitate voter access.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-2
Restrictions on election administration funding may reduce resources used to ensure accessible voting for low-income populations.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Clarification on Election Funding: The bill prohibits 501(c)(3) organizations from providing funding to State or local governments for election administration, or funding where it is reasonable to expect it will be used for that purpose (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Protection of Polling Locations: The bill allows for the donation of space to a State or unit of local government to be used as a polling place, which preserves this specific type of contribution (Section 2(a)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restriction on Funding Sources: 501(c)(3) organizations would be prohibited from providing direct funding to State or local governments for election administration (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Restriction on Indirect Funding: The bill prohibits funding to State or local governments if it is reasonable to expect the funds will be used for the administration of elections for public office (Section 2(a)(2)).
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 African Americans-2Good For Asian Americans-2Good For Hispanic Americans-2Good For Low Income Households-2Good For Native Americans-2Good For Urban Residents-2Good For White Americans-2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Voting Access-3Improves Voting Rights-3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Electoral Process-2
- 8/8/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Introduced in House