Section 1 Short title
This Act may be cited as the “No Taxpayer Money for Corporate Campaigns Act of 2015”.
No Taxpayer Money for Corporate Campaigns Act of 2015
A BILL
To prohibit entities from using Federal funds to contribute to political campaigns or participate in lobbying activities.
Sec. 2 Prohibition on the use of Federal funds for campaign and lobbying activities
Prohibition— With respect to Federal funds received by an entity, other than a natural person, it shall be unlawful for such entity to—
use such funds to advocate the election or defeat of a political candidate;
use such funds for voter registration activities or get-out-the-vote activities;
use such funds to engage in any lobbying activity; or
donate such funds to any entity that advocates for the election or defeat of a political candidate or engages in lobbying activities.
Exception for activities authorized by law— Subsection (a) does not apply to the use of funds by an entity for an activity specifically authorized by Federal law, rule, or regulation.