Zeroing Out Money for Buying Influence after Elections (ZOMBIE) Act

This bill requires candidates' committees and leadership PACs to disburse all leftover campaign funds within six months after an election. Committees must first cover operational costs, then return contributions or donate to certain tax-exempt charities - but cannot fund organizations created by the candidate, bearing their name, or run by them or family members. It also mandates that former candidates registering as lobbyists or foreign agents certify compliance with these disbursement rules. The law applies to elections starting with the 2026 general election.