Stop Ballroom Bribery Act
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Stop Ballroom Bribery Act aims to prevent corruption related to donations to certain public properties associated with the President and Vice President. It restricts the acceptance of donations for these properties, requiring approval from the National Park Service and the Office of Government Ethics, and prohibits donors who are involved in litigation, investigations, or seeking government contracts from contributing. The bill also mandates transparency through disclosure requirements and prohibits anonymous donations, as well as lobbying activities by individuals connected to covered projects.
Key provisions
- Restricts donations to public properties linked to the President, Vice President, and their families.
- Requires approval from the National Park Service and the Office of Government Ethics before accepting donations for covered projects.
- Prohibits donations from individuals involved in specific situations (litigation, investigations, contract seeking, etc.).
- Mandates disclosure of donor meetings and quarterly publication of donation information.
- Outlaws straw donations – making donations in the name of another.
- Prohibits anonymous donations.
- Restricts lobbying activities by individuals connected to covered projects for two years after a donation.
- Requires a donor to attest that they are not making the donation on behalf of a barred individual.
Who is affected
- The President and Vice President
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