Uncheck the Box Act

Summary

Prohibits political committees and groups that make independent expenditures or electioneering communications from soliciting or accepting recurring donations unless the donor gave clear, affirmative consent to recurring charges. It treats passive behavior (like leaving a pre-checked box checked) as not giving consent, requires clear receipts and recurring-charge notices, and requires campaigns/groups to include easy cancellation information and to stop future charges immediately when a donor asks. The rule takes effect either when the Federal Election Commission issues implementing rules or 180 days after the law is enacted, whichever comes first.

• Requires explicit, affirmative consent before charging donors on a recurring basis for political contributions or electioneering communications.
• Treats passive acts (like leaving a pre-checked box) as not providing consent.
• Mandates receipts at the initial gift and each recurrence showing material terms and the next charge date/amount.
• Requires cancellation instructions in every related communication and immediate cancellation upon donor request.
• Applies to political committees, independent expenditure entities, and those making electioneering communications.
• Becomes effective either when the FEC issues implementing rules or 180 days after enactment, whichever comes first.
• Shifts compliance work onto campaigns, advocacy groups, and payment processors to document consent and handle cancellations.
• Aims to protect donors from surprise or unauthorized recurring political charges and improve transparency.