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Help America Run Act

USA119th CongressHR-4912| House 
| Updated: 8/5/2025
Nikema Williams

Nikema Williams

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (34)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)George Latimer (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Emilia Strong Sykes (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Help America Run Act" proposes to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, aiming to broaden the types of expenditures permissible from campaign funds. Its primary purpose is to ensure that a wider array of Americans can seek federal office, irrespective of their economic background, by alleviating financial burdens associated with campaigning. Specifically, the bill authorizes campaign committees to treat payments for certain personal use services as legitimate campaign expenditures. These services include child care services , elder care services , and similar care for other qualifying dependents. Additionally, the bill permits the use of campaign funds for health insurance premiums , though this specific provision does not apply to candidates who already hold federal office. These expenditures are allowed only if they are deemed necessary to enable a candidate's participation in campaign-connected activities or to fulfill their duties as a federal office holder. The legislation is based on findings that current campaign finance laws disproportionately favor wealthy individuals, creating barriers for everyday Americans, working parents, and those reliant on regular income to run for office. By expanding permissible uses of campaign funds, the Act seeks to foster a more representative government that better reflects the diverse experiences of the American population.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1623
Help America Run Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1515
Help America Run Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7210
Help America Run Act
Aug 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Aug 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1623
    Help America Run Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1515
    Help America Run Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7210
    Help America Run Act


  • August 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • August 5, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Government Operations and Politics

Help America Run Act

USA119th CongressHR-4912| House 
| Updated: 8/5/2025
The "Help America Run Act" proposes to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, aiming to broaden the types of expenditures permissible from campaign funds. Its primary purpose is to ensure that a wider array of Americans can seek federal office, irrespective of their economic background, by alleviating financial burdens associated with campaigning. Specifically, the bill authorizes campaign committees to treat payments for certain personal use services as legitimate campaign expenditures. These services include child care services , elder care services , and similar care for other qualifying dependents. Additionally, the bill permits the use of campaign funds for health insurance premiums , though this specific provision does not apply to candidates who already hold federal office. These expenditures are allowed only if they are deemed necessary to enable a candidate's participation in campaign-connected activities or to fulfill their duties as a federal office holder. The legislation is based on findings that current campaign finance laws disproportionately favor wealthy individuals, creating barriers for everyday Americans, working parents, and those reliant on regular income to run for office. By expanding permissible uses of campaign funds, the Act seeks to foster a more representative government that better reflects the diverse experiences of the American population.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1623
Help America Run Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1515
Help America Run Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7210
Help America Run Act
Aug 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Aug 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1623
    Help America Run Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1515
    Help America Run Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7210
    Help America Run Act


  • August 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • August 5, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Nikema Williams

Nikema Williams

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (34)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)George Latimer (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Emilia Strong Sykes (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted