Stop Ballroom Bribery Act

This bill sets rules for private donations used for projects at the White House, the Vice President's residence, and other public property used by the President or Vice President, for events there, and for federal monuments honoring living officials. Before such a donation can be accepted, the National Park Service Director, with agreement from the Office of Government Ethics Director, must certify in writing that it follows the rules, report to Congress, and publish the decision. Donations are barred from people who have certain dealings with the federal government, such as lawsuits, contracts, grants, lobbying, or pardon requests, and the President, Vice President, their families, and White House staff may not ask for donations. Donors may not be publicly recognized at these sites, must disclose meetings with officials, and may not lobby the executive branch for two years. Violations can bring civil fines, criminal penalties of up to 5 years in prison, and enforcement by state attorneys general or the U.S. Attorney General.

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Sponsors

• Robert Garcia Democrat sponsor
• 14 cosponsors