Uncheck the Box Act

This bill aims to stop unwanted repeat political donations. It says campaigns and political groups can only set up recurring (repeat) donations if the person clearly says yes first. Simply leaving a pre-checked box checked does not count as consent.

Groups that take recurring donations must send a clear receipt each time, showing the key terms and the date and amount of the next charge. Every message about the donation must include easy instructions to cancel. If a donor asks to cancel, future charges must stop right away.

• Who is affected: Federal campaign committees and groups that fund political ads. Donors who give online or by other methods.
• What changes: No recurring donations without clear opt-in; no counting passive actions like not unchecking a box; clear receipts and easy, immediate cancellation.
• When: Takes effect when the election commission issues rules or 180 days after the law is enacted, whichever comes first.