OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE
Political Accountability and Transparency Act
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9392.
Which chamber initiated this legislation?
This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.
When did the legislative process begin?
The process officially started on 2024-08-20.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- Political advertisements (video, audio, digital) must now clearly display the names of the three largest financial backers.
- Restrictions on using political committee funds (Leadership PACs) for personal expenses are expanded and strengthened.
- Spending coordinated with a candidate or party is now explicitly treated as a direct contribution, subject to legal limits.
- The definition of political communication is expanded to include paid internet and digital advertisements.
What is the specific legal status?
The current status is Expired.
Where can I read the full text of this legislation?
The full official text is available at:
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Who is the primary sponsor?
The primary sponsor is Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-47].
What is the latest detailed status?
The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Is this summary verified?
Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.
What is the impact of this bill?
We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.