We have received text from H.R. 4912: Help America Run Act. This bill was received on 2025-08-05, and currently has 33 cosponsors.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
This bill, titled the Help America Run Act , aims to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to allow certain personal expenses to be considered legitimate campaign expenditures, thereby making it easier for more individuals, particularly those from everyday backgrounds, to run for political office. Here’s a breakdown of its main components:
Purpose of the Bill
The primary goal of the Help America Run Act is to remove financial barriers that prevent qualified individuals, especially those from working-class and middle-class backgrounds, from running for office. The bill recognizes that expenses related to child care, elder care, and health insurance can be significant hurdles for candidates who rely on a regular income while campaigning. By expanding what can be paid for with campaign funds, the bill aims to encourage a more diverse group of candidates to participate in the political process.
Findings and Rationale
The bill outlines several key findings to support its introduction:
- Many potential candidates face everyday financial challenges that deter them from running for office.
- Current laws restrict the use of campaign funds for personal expenses, which disproportionately affects those who cannot afford to be without a steady paycheck.
- The lack of representation from diverse backgrounds in Congress is linked to these financial barriers.
- There is a significant underrepresentation of women, particularly working mothers, in political roles, which the bill aims to address.
- Supporting everyday Americans to run for office could lead to policies that better reflect the needs and experiences of the general population.
Authorized Campaign Expenditures
The bill specifically modifies the definition of authorized campaign expenditures under the Federal Election Campaign Act to include:
- Child care services
- Elder care services
- Health insurance premiums (with some exceptions outlined for current federal officeholders)
- Other similar personal use services that support a candidate’s ability to campaign or serve in office
For example, if a candidate needs to pay for child care in order to participate in campaign events or activities, those costs could be covered by campaign funds. This is particularly aimed at making the process more accessible to candidates who would otherwise struggle to balance work and campaigning due to such responsibilities.
Implementation and Effective Date
The provisions laid out in this bill would take effect immediately upon its enactment, allowing candidates to benefit from the expanded definition of authorized expenditures as soon as it becomes law.
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Representative Nikema Williams Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Representative Nikema Williams:
- H.R.4917: Expanding the VOTE Act
- H.R.4916: Youth Voting Rights Act
- H.R.4915: Election Mail Act
- H.R.4914: Unhoused Voter Opportunity Through Elections Act
- H.R.4913: CHALLENGES Act
- H.R.4912: Help America Run Act
You can track bills proposed by Representative Nikema Williams on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Williams.
Representative Nikema Williams Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Representative Nikema Williams is worth $798.5K, as of August 9th, 2025. This is the 319th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Williams has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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