DISCLOSE Act of 2026

Plain-English Summary: DISCLOSE Act of 2026

Please note: Because no official bill text or description was provided, this summary is based on what is publicly known about previous versions of the DISCLOSE Act, which has been introduced in multiple congressional sessions. If the 2026 version contains different or additional provisions, this summary may not fully reflect its contents.

The DISCLOSE Act (which stands for Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections) is a campaign finance transparency bill. In past versions, the legislation has required organizations that spend money to influence federal elections — including corporations, unions, trade associations, and nonprofit groups — to publicly disclose the donors behind that spending. The goal is to make it easier for voters to know who is funding political advertisements and other election-related activities.

The bill would primarily affect so-called "dark money" groups — organizations that currently can spend large sums on elections without revealing who funded them. Under the bill, these groups would generally be required to report significant donors to the Federal Election Commission, and that information would be made available to the public. Political ads funded by these groups could also be required to include disclosures identifying who paid for them.

The bill was recently introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration, which oversees federal election laws. At this early stage, it has not yet been debated or voted on. Americans interested in knowing more about who funds political campaigns and election advertising would be most directly affected by this legislation if it were to become law.