US S443

Bill

DISCLOSE Act of 2021 Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2021 Stand By Every Ad Act

Introduced
02/25/2021

In Committee
02/25/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for additional disclosure requirements for cor- porations, labor organizations, Super PACs and other entities, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the "Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2021" or the "DISCLOSE Act of 2021", aims to close loopholes allowing foreign nationals to spend money in US elections, increase reporting requirements for campaign-related disbursements, expand disclaimer requirements for certain communications, and make other administrative reforms. Key provisions include clarifying the prohibition on foreign nationals participating in US election-related activities, requiring audits and reports on illicit foreign money in federal elections, prohibiting contributions and donations by foreign nationals in relation to ballot initiatives and referenda, expanding the definition of disbursements subject to the foreign money ban, and establishing new disclosure requirements for campaign-related disbursements by corporations, labor organizations, and other entities.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (50)

Sheldon Whitehouse (D)*, Tammy Baldwin (D), Michael Bennet (D), Richard Blumenthal (D), Cory Booker (D), Sherrod Brown (D), Maria Cantwell (D), Ben Cardin (D), Tom Carper (D), Bob Casey (D), Chris Coons (D), Catherine Cortez Masto (D), Tammy Duckworth (D), Dick Durbin (D), Dianne Feinstein (D), Kirsten Gillibrand (D), Maggie Hassan (D), Martin Heinrich (D), John Hickenlooper (D), Mazie Hirono (D), Tim Kaine (D), Mark Kelly (D), Angus King (I), Amy Klobuchar (D), Patrick Leahy (D), Ben Ray Luján (D), Joe Manchin (I), Ed Markey (D), Bob Menendez (D), Jeff Merkley (D), Chris Murphy (D), Patty Murray (D), Jon Ossoff (D), Alex Padilla (D), Gary Peters (D), Jack Reed (D), Jacky Rosen (D), Bernie Sanders (I), Brian Schatz (D), Chuck Schumer (D), Jeanne Shaheen (D), Kyrsten Sinema (I), Tina Smith (D), Debbie Stabenow (D), Jon Tester (D), Chris Van Hollen (D), Mark Warner (D), Raphael Warnock (D), Elizabeth Warren (D), Ron Wyden (D),

Last Action

Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-331. (on 07/19/2022)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/443/all-info

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/443/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s443/BILLS-117s443is.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s443/BILLS-117s443is.pdf.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HR1	Voter Registration Modernization Act of 2021 Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2021 Democracy Restoration Act of 2021 Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2021 Redistricting Reform Act of 2021 Stop Automatically Voiding Eligible Voters Off Their Enlisted Rolls in States Act SAVE VOTERS Act Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2021 DISCLOSE Act of 2021 Honest Ads Act Stand By Every Ad Act Government By the People Act	Received in the Senate.	Related
HR1171	Stand By Every Ad Ac	Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.	Related
HR1279	Shell Company Abuse Act	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.	Related
HR1334	DISCLOSE Act of 2021 Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2021	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.	Same As
HR1516	Stop Foreign Interference in Ballot Measures Act	Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.	Related
S1	Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2021 Redistricting Reform Act of 2021 Democracy Restoration Act of 2021 Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2021 Voter Registration Efficiency Act Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2021 Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act SWAMP FLYERS Act Stop Waste And Misuse by Presidential Flyers Landing Yet Evading Rules and Standards Act Empower Act of 2021 Fair Elections Now Act of 2021 Honest A	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 123.	Related
S2093	Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act CLEAR Act Connecting Lobbyists and Electeds for Accountability and Reform Act SWAMP FLYERS Act Stop Waste And Misuse by Presidential Flyers Landing Yet Evading Rules and Standards Act Ethics in Public Service Act Transition Team Ethics Improvement Act Conflicts from Political Fundraising Act of 2021 Executive Branch Comprehensive Ethics Enforcement Act of 2021 White House Ethics Transparency Act of 2021 Presidential Conflicts of Interest Act of 2021	Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate. (CR S6516-6517)	Related
S2671	DISCLOSE Act of 2021 Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2021	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 120.	Related
S4822	Stand By Every Ad Act	Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 49. Record Vote Number: 346. (CR S4949-4950)	Related

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