SHINE Act Stopping Hidden Interests and Non-disclosure in Elections...
To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require political committees to file separate reports for contributions of $1,000 or more which are received fewer than 20 days before the date of any election in which the committee makes a contribution to, or an expenditure or electioneering communication on behalf of or in opposition to, a candidate or political party in the election, and for other purposes.
This bill, known as the SHINE Act, aims to make political contributions more transparent by requiring political committees to report separately on contributions received within 20 days before an election. If a committee makes a contribution, expenditure, or electioneering communication in an election, it must disclose any contributions of $1,000 or more made just before that election. This transparency helps ensure that voters are aware of the financial interests influencing elections.
The SHINE Act would affect political committees by imposing additional reporting requirements. These committees would need to provide more detailed information on significant contributions made shortly before an election. This change could potentially impact how political committees raise and use funds, encouraging more timely and clear disclosure of financial support.
HB9049 was introduced on May 29, 2026, and was referred to the House Committee on House Administration the same day. Currently, the bill is in the early stages of the legislative process, awaiting further review and potential action by the committee.
