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DISCLOSE Act 2026: Increasing Transparency in Election Spending and Judicial Nominations

This act requires organizations to disclose major donors behind political advertisements to eliminate dark money in elections. It also strengthens bans on foreign interference and extends transparency rules to federal judicial appointments.
Key points
Organizations must report donors who contribute $10,000 or more for election-related spending.
Foreign nationals are prohibited from funding ballot initiatives and local referendums.
Political ads must now list their top five financial backers directly on screen or in audio.
Organizational leaders must personally appear in ads to take responsibility for the message.
Spending to influence the confirmation of federal judges is now subject to public disclosure.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3991
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Process start date: 2026-03-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

DISCLOSE Act of 2026

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3991.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-03-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Organizations must report donors who contribute $10,000 or more for election-related spending.
  • Foreign nationals are prohibited from funding ballot initiatives and local referendums.
  • Political ads must now list their top five financial backers directly on screen or in audio.
  • Organizational leaders must personally appear in ads to take responsibility for the message.
  • Spending to influence the confirmation of federal judges is now subject to public disclosure.
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 Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-03-20.

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.

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