Ban Corporate PACs Act
Sen. Kelly Introduces Ban Corporate PACs Act to Block For-Profit Companies from Political Spending
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration for review. It is considered active, but there are no upcoming votes or hearings scheduled at this time. The bill is waiting for the committee to decide if it should move forward for further consideration.
Legislative Progress
While this is a popular idea with many voters, it faces heavy opposition from business groups and many lawmakers who rely on these funds for their campaigns.
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Personal Impact
Small businesses that are incorporated would lose the ability to create or operate a corporate PAC, though most small businesses do not currently use PACs. The practical effect is minimal for the vast majority of small business owners, but those who did pool political contributions through a corporate PAC would need to find other ways to participate politically.
Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Related News
2 articlesExclusive: Dems propose corporate PAC ban
Sens. Mark Kelly and Elissa Slotkin are introducing the Ban Corporate PACs Act, a bill that would prohibit for-profit corporations from forming and using political action committees. The move comes as campaign finance reform remains a dividing issue within the Democratic party.
Senate Democrats push to ban corporate PAC money
Democratic Sens. Elissa Slotkin and Mark Kelly introduced a bill that would ban for-profit corporations from forming PACs. The Ban Corporate PACs Act would also block other PACs from soliciting corporate donations and force existing corporate PACs to dissolve within one year.
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Congressional Bill
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Ban Corporate PACs Act
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