Stop Ballroom Bribery Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Overview
The Stop Ballroom Bribery Act aims to prevent corruption by limiting donations to certain public properties associated with the President, Vice President, or monuments honoring them. It restricts the acceptance of donations from individuals or entities with potential conflicts of interest, such as those involved in litigation or lobbying the executive branch. The bill also mandates transparency through disclosure requirements and prohibits anonymous donations, while establishing penalties for violations.
Key provisions
- Limits donations to public property linked to the President, Vice President, or monuments honoring them.
- Prohibits donations from individuals with conflicts of interest, including those involved in litigation, lobbying, or seeking pardons.
- Requires approval from the National Park Service Director and the Office of Government Ethics Director before accepting donations.
- Mandates disclosure of donor meetings and quarterly publication of donation information.
- Prohibits straw donations and anonymous donations.
- Establishes a cooling-off period for donors after making a donation.
- Requires donors to attest that they are not making the donation on behalf of a barred individual.
- Provides for civil and criminal penalties for violations of the Act.
Who is affected
- The President and Vice President
- Federal Government agencies (specifically the National Park Service and Office of Government Ethics)
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