Bills · S 2300
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2300Government Operations and Politics
A bill to amend section 2112 of title 44, United States Code, to appropriately limit donations to Presidential Libraries and Centers.
INTRO JUL 16· LAST ACTION JUL 16
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to address concerns about potential undue influence and conflicts of interest in the funding of presidential libraries. Currently, large, unrestricted donations to these entities can raise questions about whether donors are trying to curry favor with a sitting or recently departed president, potentially influencing policy decisions or creating a perception of 'buying' access or favors.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to greater transparency and increase public trust in presidential legacies by reducing the ability of special interest groups and foreign entities to contribute large sums. This could help prevent situations where donations might be seen as attempts to gain influence or secure pardons. If the bill does not pass, the existing system, with fewer restrictions on who can donate and how much, would continue, leaving open the possibility of perceived or actual influence from significant, potentially undisclosed, donations to these institutions.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits Presidential Libraries from soliciting or accepting donations from registered lobbyists, foreign nationals, federal contractors, registered agents of foreign principals, or individuals seeking or receiving pardons while the president is in office or elected.
This prevents potential conflicts of interest and the appearance of undue influence from groups with direct stakes in federal policy or presidential decisions.
PROVISION 02
Establishes a 2-year 'cooling-off' period after a president leaves office, during which Presidential Libraries cannot accept donations from the same restricted groups (lobbyists, foreign nationals, etc.).
This extends the protection against undue influence beyond the immediate presidency, acknowledging that influence can linger after a president leaves office.
PROVISION 03
Sets an aggregate limit of $10,000 for all donations made by any single person to a Presidential Library or Center, starting from the president's first campaign.
This prevents individual mega-donors from holding outsized influence over presidential legacies and the institutions built to preserve them.
PROVISION 04
Makes it unlawful to convert any donation to a Presidential Library or Center for the personal use of any individual.
This ensures that charitable contributions meant for public archives and historical preservation are used solely for their intended purpose, not for personal enrichment.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 16
Introduced in Senate
JUL 16
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2300
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 16, 2025
Last actionJul 16, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 16, 2025
Senate BillS 2300Government Operations and Politics
A bill to amend section 2112 of title 44, United States Code, to appropriately limit donations to Presidential Libraries and Centers.
INTRODUCED JUL 16, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 16, 2025
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