This bill amends federal law to impose new restrictions on donations to Presidential Libraries and Centers, aiming to limit potential undue influence. It prohibits these entities from soliciting or accepting donations from specific sources while the President for whom the library is established is in office or has been elected. Restricted donors include registered lobbyists , registered agents of foreign principals , Federal contractors , foreign nationals , and individuals seeking or having received a presidential pardon , unless the donor is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. A two-year cooling-off period applies after a President leaves office, maintaining these same donor restrictions. The bill establishes an aggregate donation limit of $10,000 per person for a period spanning from the President's election through one year after their term ends, indexed for inflation. To enhance transparency, quarterly public reporting is required for donations of $200 or more, detailing donor information, and the use of another person's name for donations is prohibited. Violations of these provisions carry substantial civil and criminal penalties , including fines, imprisonment, and disgorgement of funds, with increased penalties for larger violations. The Attorney General and state attorneys general can pursue enforcement actions, and the Archivist is directed to issue implementing regulations.
To amend section 2112 of title 44, United States Code, to appropriately limit donations to Presidential Libraries and Centers.
USA119th CongressHR-4461| House
| Updated: 7/16/2025
This bill amends federal law to impose new restrictions on donations to Presidential Libraries and Centers, aiming to limit potential undue influence. It prohibits these entities from soliciting or accepting donations from specific sources while the President for whom the library is established is in office or has been elected. Restricted donors include registered lobbyists , registered agents of foreign principals , Federal contractors , foreign nationals , and individuals seeking or having received a presidential pardon , unless the donor is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. A two-year cooling-off period applies after a President leaves office, maintaining these same donor restrictions. The bill establishes an aggregate donation limit of $10,000 per person for a period spanning from the President's election through one year after their term ends, indexed for inflation. To enhance transparency, quarterly public reporting is required for donations of $200 or more, detailing donor information, and the use of another person's name for donations is prohibited. Violations of these provisions carry substantial civil and criminal penalties , including fines, imprisonment, and disgorgement of funds, with increased penalties for larger violations. The Attorney General and state attorneys general can pursue enforcement actions, and the Archivist is directed to issue implementing regulations.