To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, Super PACs and other entities, and for other purposes.
To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, Super PACs and other entities, and for other purposes.
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# Bill Summary: HR 7802 - Campaign Finance Disclosure Requirements **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would require corporations, labor unions, Super PACs, and other organizations to disclose more detailed information about their political spending. Currently, these groups must report some campaign contributions, but this legislation would expand those transparency requirements, making it easier for the public to see who is funding political activities and campaigns. **Who It Affects** The bill directly impacts corporations, labor organizations, Super PACs (independent political committees that can raise unlimited funds), and similar entities that spend money on elections.
Indirectly, it affects voters and the general public by potentially providing them with more information about the sources of campaign funding. **Current Status** HR 7802 was introduced by Representative Chris Pappas (D-NH) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill remains in the early stages of the legislative process.
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Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.