HR 7210
Help America Run Act
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Bill overview
The Help America Run Act aims to make it easier for everyday Americans to run for office by allowing campaign committees to treat payments for certain personal use services, such as child care, elder care, and health insurance, as authorized campaign expenses. This would help candidates who need to balance work and family responsibilities, ensuring that economic status isn't a barrier to running for office. The bill also adjusts salary payments to reflect these campaign expenditures, promoting a Congress that more accurately represents the experiences of all Americans.
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Primary sponsor
Katie Porter
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Becca [D-VT-At Large] Balint
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