US HB5238

Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act to treat coordinated expenditures between outside groups and candidates as direct contributions, subjecting them to contribution limits and disclosure requirements

Defines "coordinated spender" broadly to include groups formed by or with encouragement of a candidate, groups where candidates fundraise, or groups sharing political consultants with campaigns within 2-4 year lookback periods

Eliminates the "firewall" safe harbor, meaning organizations cannot avoid coordination findings simply by establishing internal procedures to separate employees working on campaign-related activities

Prohibits federal candidates and officeholders from soliciting, receiving, directing, or transferring funds to Super PACs or other political committees that accept unlimited contributions, effective for elections after January 1, 2026

Imposes penalties of 300% of the amount exceeding contribution limits for knowing and willful violations, with joint and several liability for directors, managers, and officers of violating organizations