Contact Congress about S. 3191: Stop Ballroom Bribery Act
People and groups would face strict new limits on giving to White House-related projects and events. Some donors would be banned, donors would have to report certain contacts with officials, and violations could bring heavy fines or prison time.
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Stop Ballroom Bribery Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Latest action on S. 3191: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people and groups that give money or support to White House-related projects, events, and monuments. It also affects people doing business with the federal government, White House officials and family members, nonprofits or other groups handling donations, and agencies that would review and enforce the rules.
Why this matters: This bill matters because donations tied to the White House or Vice President can look like a way to gain special access or favor. The bill tries to limit that risk by blocking some donors, banning fundraising by top officials, and making donations and related contacts more public. It could make these projects more transparent, but it could also make some lawful donors back away because the rules are strict and the penalties are high.
Key provisions in S. 3191
- The bill reaches more than just the White House. It covers work and events at the White House, the Vice President’s home at Number One Observatory Circle, other public property used by the sitting President or Vice President or their spouses or children, and monuments on public land honoring living Presidents, Vice Presidents, or presidential appointees.
- A covered donation cannot be accepted or used until two agency heads approve it in writing. The Senate-confirmed Directors of the National Park Service and the Office of Government Ethics must both sign off, send that approval to named congressional committees, and publish it in the Federal Register.
- Some donors would be blocked because of their ties to the federal government. That includes the true source of the money if that person or group is in litigation, under an agency investigation or enforcement action, seeking or holding federal contracts, holding unspent grants, lobbying the executive branch, asking for a pardon, or trying to get a presidential appointment.
- A donation cannot come with strings attached. The bill bans donations tied to federal benefits, forced through official power, or likely to influence, or seem to influence, how executive branch officials do their jobs.
- Top White House figures could not ask for this money. The ban covers the President, Vice President, their spouses or children, and staff in the Executive Office of the President.
How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 3191
You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.
Questions people ask about S. 3191
- What is S. 3191?
- People and groups would face strict new limits on giving to White House-related projects and events. Some donors would be banned, donors would have to report certain contacts with officials, and violations could bring heavy fines or prison time.
- How do I support or oppose S. 3191?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about S. 3191?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain S. 3191 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
