H.R. 9727: Outside Influence Prevention Act

This bill would change federal campaign finance rules for certain political groups that only make independent expenditures—that is, spending meant to support or oppose a candidate without coordinating with that candidate’s campaign.

What it would require

If such a political committee wants to spend money on an independent expenditure in a state for a candidate running for the U.S. House of Representatives, or for that state’s Delegate or Resident Commissioner, then at least half of the money used for that expenditure would have to come from people whose address is in that same state.

Plain-English effect

In practice, this would limit how much outside money can be used for certain election ads or other spending in House races. A group could still spend money independently, but for those expenditures it would need to show that at least 50% of the funds came from in-state donors.

Scope

The rule would apply only to:

• Political committees that make only independent expenditures
• Independent expenditures in state-based races for the U.S. House, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner

The bill does not describe changes to direct contributions to candidates, and it does not apply to all election spending generally.

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