SHINE Act
- Bill Number
- H.R. 9049
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-05-29: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-08T17:41:25Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This legislation amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to increase transparency in campaign financing. It requires certain political committees to file separate, timely reports for large contributions received shortly before elections in which the committee is actively participating by making contributions, expenditures, or electioneering communications.
Key Provisions
- Amends Section 304(a)(6)(A) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30104(a)(6)(A)) to require each political committee (other than a party committee) to notify the Federal Election Commission in writing of any contribution of $1,000 or more received after the 20th day but more than 48 hours before an election, if the committee makes a contribution, expenditure (including independent expenditure), or electioneering communication on behalf of or in opposition to a candidate or political party committee in that election.
- Directs the Federal Election Commission to issue regulations within 90 days of enactment.
- Applies the new reporting requirement to elections occurring after the 48-hour period beginning on the date of enactment, regardless of whether regulations have been finalized.
Significant Changes to Existing Law The bill modifies the existing 48-hour reporting rule for contributions of $1,000 or more received in the final 20 days before an election. It adds a condition that the requirement applies only when the committee is making contributions, expenditures, or electioneering communications in that specific election, and it excludes party committees from the new notification obligation.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies: The Federal Election Commission must develop and enforce new regulations and process additional notifications.
- Citizens: Voters may receive more timely information about large contributions to active political committees near election dates.
- International relations: No direct effects identified.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Non-party political committees (such as PACs and other groups that make contributions or expenditures).
- Candidates and political parties involved in elections where these committees participate.
- The Federal Election Commission.
- Voters and the public seeking disclosure of campaign funding sources.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications The measure focuses on disclosure requirements rather than limits on contributions or speech. Disclosure rules in campaign finance have generally been upheld under the First Amendment as serving the interest of informing voters. The bill could influence political committee operations by requiring faster reporting in targeted situations, potentially affecting how funds are raised and spent close to elections.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors (2)
Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17], Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]
Recent Actions
- 2026-05-29: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- 2026-05-29: Introduced in House
- 2026-05-29: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Stopping Hidden Interests and Non-disclosure in Elections Act — issued 2026-05-29 — PDF (3 pages)