Presidential Libraries and Centers would face tighter rules on who can give and how much. Donors giving $200 or more during covered years would be listed in public online reports.
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To amend section 2112 of title 44, United States Code, to appropriately limit donations to Presidential Libraries and Centers. is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Latest action on H.R. 4461: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects Presidential Libraries and Centers, their fundraisers, and people or groups that want to donate to them. It matters most for large donors and for donors with ties to federal power, foreign interests, lobbying, federal contracts, or presidential pardons. It also affects the public because donor reports would be easier to find online.
Why this matters: This bill matters because money for Presidential Libraries and Centers can come from people with interests before a President or former President. The bill would limit that money and make more donor information public. It could reduce the chance that donations look like a way to gain favor. It could also make fundraising harder, especially for libraries or centers that rely on large gifts.
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