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DISCLOSE Act 2026: Increasing Transparency in Election and Judicial Spending

This act requires corporations and Super PACs to reveal their true donors and owners when spending money on elections. It helps citizens see who is funding political ads and campaigns for federal judge appointments.
Key points
Bans foreign money from being used in local and state ballot initiatives or referenda.
Requires political ads to list their top financial backers directly within the advertisement.
Forces organization leaders to personally appear in ads to take responsibility for the message.
Closes loopholes that allowed 'dark money' to influence the selection and confirmation of federal judges.
Mandates the disclosure of beneficial owners of entities making significant campaign-related disbursements.
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Additional Information
DISCLOSE Act of 2026
Print number: HR 7802
Sponsor: Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1]
Process start date: 2026-03-04
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about DISCLOSE Act 2026: Increasing Transparency in Election and Judicial Spending

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 7802.

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 2026-03-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Bans foreign money from being used in local and state ballot initiatives or referenda.
  • Requires political ads to list their top financial backers directly within the advertisement.
  • Forces organization leaders to personally appear in ads to take responsibility for the message.
  • Closes loopholes that allowed 'dark money' to influence the selection and confirmation of federal judges.
  • Mandates the disclosure of beneficial owners of entities making significant campaign-related disbursements.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-04-21.

Analysis and Potential Impact of HR 7802

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