The DISCLOSE Act of 2023, also known as the Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2023, aims to increase transparency in election spending. The bill requires organizations involved in political advertising to disclose their donors and funding sources. It also mandates that those responsible for political ads must appear in the ad to claim responsibility for its content. This legislation seeks to enhance accountability and provide voters with more information about the financial backing behind political campaigns, ultimately aiming to promote transparency and integrity in the electoral process.
2023-02-21: Introduced in House
2023-02-21: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2023-07-11: 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.
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