US S512

Bill

DISCLOSE Act of 2023 Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2023 Stand By Every Ad Act

Introduced
02/16/2023

In Committee
02/16/2023

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

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.

AI Summary

This bill, the DISCLOSE Act of 2023 or the Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2023, aims to increase disclosure requirements for campaign-related spending by corporations, labor organizations, Super PACs, and other entities. It would clarify the application of the foreign money ban, require reporting of campaign-related disbursements and federal judicial nomination disbursements, and establish new disclaimer requirements for certain political communications. The bill also includes provisions related to judicial review of campaign finance laws and the severability of its provisions.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (52)

Sheldon Whitehouse (D)*, Tammy Baldwin (D), Michael Bennet (D), Richard Blumenthal (D), Cory Booker (D), Sherrod Brown (D), Laphonza Butler (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), John Fetterman (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), 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), Peter Welch (D), Ron Wyden (D),

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (on 02/16/2023)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/512/all-info

(5 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/512/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s512/BILLS-118s512is.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HR11	Freedom to Vote Act Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2023 Right to Vote Act Help America Run Act Government By the People Act of 2023 Restoring Integrity to America’s Elections Act Stop Super PAC–Candidate Coordination Act Spotlight Act Honest Ads Act DISCLOSE Act of 2023 Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2023 Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2023 Voters’ Access to Water Act Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act o	Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.	Related
HR1118	DISCLOSE Act of 2023 Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2023 Stand By Every Ad Act	ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Pappas asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1118, a bill originally introduced by Representative Cicilline, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.	Same As
HR988	Shell Company Abuse Act	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.	Related
S1	Freedom to Vote Act Government By the People Act of 2023 Right to Vote Act Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2023 Help America Run Act Restoring Integrity to America’s Elections Act Stop Super PAC–Candidate Coordination Act Spotlight Act Honest Ads Act DISCLOSE Act of 2023 Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2023 Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2023 Voters’ Access to Water Act Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act o	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.	Related
S2344	Freedom to Vote Act Voters’ Access to Water Act Right to Vote Act Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2023 Help America Run Act Government By the People Act of 2023 Restoring Integrity to America’s Elections Act Stop Super PAC–Candidate Coordination Act Spotlight Act Honest Ads Act DISCLOSE Act of 2023 Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2023 Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2023 Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act o	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.	Related

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