Help America Run Act

This bill would let campaign funds pay for child care, elder care, similar care for other dependents, and health insurance premiums when those costs are needed so a person can campaign or do their federal job. If the person already holds a federal office, campaign funds could not be used for their health insurance premiums. The changes would take effect as soon as the bill becomes law.

The goal is to lower real-world barriers that keep many working parents and caregivers from running for office, so candidates better reflect everyday Americans and their experiences.

• Who is affected: People running for federal office and current federal officeholders.
• What changes: Campaign funds could cover child care, elder care, similar dependent care, and health insurance premiums; but current officeholders could not use campaign funds for their health insurance premiums.
• When it starts: On the date it becomes law.