A Democratic bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Stopping Hidden Interests and Non-disclosure in Elections Act, or the SHINE Act. It amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971. The bill requires political committees to file separate reports for certain contributions. Specifically, this applies to contributions of $1,000 or more received fewer than 20 days before an election. It affects committees that make contributions, expenditures, or electioneering communications on behalf of or in opposition to a candidate or political party. The Federal Election Commission must issue regulations for this within 90 days of enactment.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +8
Does this limit or expose the money behind campaigns?
Strengthens campaign finance disclosure laws by requiring separate reports for late contributions of $1,000 or more.
- Scored +7
Does this make elections run better?
Enhances electoral integrity by providing voters with timely disclosure of large pre-election contributions.
- Scored +5
Does this protect the right to vote?
Improves transparency in elections by requiring political committees to report large contributions received close to election day.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2: This section requires political committees to notify the Commission in writing of any contribution of $1,000 or more received after the 20th day, but more than 48 hours before, an election in which the committee participates. This is positive because it provides common-sense transparency regarding large political contributions made right before an election, helping voters keep our elected officials accountable.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- General Text: Based strictly on the provided text, there are no explicit negative impacts or burdens identified for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this limit or expose the money behind campaigns? — Strengthens campaign finance disclosure laws by requiring separate reports for late contributions of $1,000 or more. Does this make elections run better? — Enhances electoral integrity by providing voters with timely disclosure of large pre-election contributions. Does this give the federal government more power? — Increases federal regulatory oversight regarding political committee reporting requirements through the FEC.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this protect the right to vote? — Improves transparency in elections by requiring political committees to report large contributions received close to election day.
- 5/29/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Christopher DeluzioDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Mark PocanDemocrat · Wisconsin