Uncheck the Box Act
Rep. Levin Introduces Bipartisan Uncheck the Box Act to Ban Automatic Recurring Campaign Donations
This bill was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on House Administration. It is in the early stages of the lawmaking process and is not yet scheduled for a vote. The bill is actively moving forward as it waits for the committee to decide on its next steps.
Legislative Progress
This bill has support from both parties and addresses a problem that frustrates voters across the political spectrum. Because it protects people's bank accounts, it is likely to move forward.
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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Introduced in House
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In July, Rep. Mike Levin, D-Calif., reintroduced the Uncheck the Box Act, a bipartisan bill to prevent campaigns from using prechecked boxes in online donation forms for things like recurring payments. The bill aims to curb 'dark patterns' that trick donors into unintended financial commitments.
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A CNN investigation found that older Americans, especially those with neurological impairments, have fallen victim to marketing ploys where 'one off' donations are actually recurring. The report highlights how pre-checked boxes on fundraising pages can drain bank accounts without clear consent.
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A segment on exploited donors highlights a CNN investigation into how elderly Americans end up signing up for automatic recurring donations. The report finds these fundraising tactics, including pre-checked boxes, fall into a legal gray area that the Uncheck the Box Act seeks to address.
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Congressional Bill
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Uncheck the Box Act
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