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Brighter Sunshine on Donations Act

Introduced: March 28, 2019 Introduced by: Merkley, Jeff Democratic · Oregon See on congress.gov
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Mar 28, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Mar 28, 2019
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Brighter Sunshine on Donations Act

This bill requires the disclosure of certain federal campaign contributions regardless of the purpose of the contribution, subject to other requirements. Currently, reporting is generally required for a contribution over a certain amount for

  • a communication expressly advocating for the election or defeat of a candidate (i.e., an independent expenditure), or
  • a broadcast, cable, or satellite communication during preelection periods that refers to a candidate, but does not call for election or defeat (i.e., an electioneering communication).
What's happening now March 28, 2019

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

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