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Uncheck the Box Act

USA119th CongressHR-4511| House 
| Updated: 7/17/2025
Mike Levin

Mike Levin

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (4)
Joe Neguse (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)

Committee on House Administration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to impose new restrictions on the solicitation and acceptance of recurring contributions and donations for federal elections. Its primary goal is to ensure that all recurring financial support is given with the donor's explicit and affirmative consent . This measure aims to prevent situations where donors inadvertently agree to repeated charges. Specifically, the bill prohibits soliciting or accepting recurring contributions if the contributor has not actively agreed to them. It clarifies that affirmative consent cannot be inferred from passive actions, such as a donor failing to uncheck a pre-checked box that authorizes recurring payments. Furthermore, entities accepting recurring contributions must provide donors with receipts detailing the terms of each recurrence, including the next payment date and amount. They must also clearly communicate how to cancel future payments and promptly process any cancellation requests.
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Timeline
Jul 17, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • July 17, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 17, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Government Operations and Politics

Uncheck the Box Act

USA119th CongressHR-4511| House 
| Updated: 7/17/2025
This legislation amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to impose new restrictions on the solicitation and acceptance of recurring contributions and donations for federal elections. Its primary goal is to ensure that all recurring financial support is given with the donor's explicit and affirmative consent . This measure aims to prevent situations where donors inadvertently agree to repeated charges. Specifically, the bill prohibits soliciting or accepting recurring contributions if the contributor has not actively agreed to them. It clarifies that affirmative consent cannot be inferred from passive actions, such as a donor failing to uncheck a pre-checked box that authorizes recurring payments. Furthermore, entities accepting recurring contributions must provide donors with receipts detailing the terms of each recurrence, including the next payment date and amount. They must also clearly communicate how to cancel future payments and promptly process any cancellation requests.
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Timeline
Jul 17, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • July 17, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 17, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Mike Levin

Mike Levin

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (4)
Joe Neguse (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)

Committee on House Administration

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted