S 1849 · in committee · significant
Zeroing Out Money for Buying Influence after Elections (ZOMBIE) Act
- government reform
What this bill does
- This bill requires candidates to spend or give away leftover campaign funds within a set timeframe after elections.
- It applies to former candidates who become lobbyists or foreign agents, and their campaign committees.
- Unused funds must go to donors or nonprofits, with a deadline before registering as a lobbyist or foreign agent.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
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How would requiring candidates to spend leftover campaign funds within a set timeframe affect their ability to prepare for future elections?
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What are the practical differences between allowing candidates to donate unused funds to nonprofits versus requiring distribution back to original donors?
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How might this bill's restrictions on former candidates who become lobbyists change the relationship between campaign finance and lobbying activities?
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Sponsor · D-CO
Michael F. Bennet
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Introduced 2025-05-21
Legislative timeline
2025-05-21 · senate · IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
2025-05-21 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
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