Stop Ballroom Bribery Act

Prevention of Corruption: The bill restricts donations from people seeking government contracts, grants, pardons, or federal positions to prevent undue influence (Section 2(b)(2)(A)).

Increased Transparency: It requires the publication of quarterly reports in the Federal Register detailing donations, including the identity of contributors of more than $200 (Section 2(d)(2)).

Accountability for Meetings: Donors must disclose meetings or communications with high-ranking officials that occur within one year of a donation, providing a clearer picture of potential influence (Section 2(d)(1)).

Protection of Public Integrity: The act prohibits donations that include conditions for receiving government benefits or that appear to influence the performance of executive branch responsibilities (Section 2(b)(2)(B)).

Strict Oversight: It requires written determinations from the Director of the National Park Service and the Director of the Office of Government Ethics before a donation can be used (Section 2(b)(1)).

Restrictions on Lobbying: A person making a donation is prohibited from engaging in any lobbying activities directed at executive branch officers for a 2-year period following the donation (Section 2(c)(2)).

Burden of Disclosure: Individuals making donations must disclose meetings or communications with certain officials, which may require tracking and reporting specific topics and dates (Section 2(d)(1)).

Financial Penalties: Violators of the act face significant civil penalties, which can be up to $100,000 or the aggregate value of the donations, and may be required to disgorge benefits (Section 2(e)(5)).

Criminal Consequences: Individuals who knowingly and willfully violate these provisions can face imprisonment for up to one year, or up to five years for larger violations (Section 2(e)(5)).