Bills/S. 3991

A bill 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.

A bill 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.

In CommitteeOtherSenateSenate Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · Senate
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Plain Language Summary

# Summary of S. 3991 **What the Bill Does** This bill would require corporations, labor unions, Super PACs, and other political spending organizations to disclose more information about their campaign contributions and spending. Essentially, it aims to increase transparency in political money by making it easier for voters to see who is funding political campaigns and advertisements. **Who It Affects** The bill would directly impact businesses, labor organizations, Super PACs (which can raise unlimited funds for political purposes), and other groups that spend money on elections.

Indirectly, it could affect voters and candidates by changing how political funding information is reported and made public. **Current Status** The bill (S. 3991) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-Rhode Island) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. For a bill to become law, it must pass committee review, get approval from the full Senate, pass through the House, and be signed by the President.

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Latest Action

March 4, 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

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46 cosponsors

Key Dates

Introduced
March 4, 2026
Last Updated
March 4, 2026
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