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DISCLOSE Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2671| Senate 
| Updated: 8/7/2021
Charles E. Schumer

Charles E. Schumer

Democratic Senator

New York

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2021 or the DISCLOSE Act of 2021 This bill addresses campaign finance, including by expanding the prohibition on campaign spending by foreign nationals and requiring additional disclosures of campaign expenditures. First, the bill prohibits foreign nationals from participating in the decision-making process regarding an election expenditure. Additionally, the bill expands existing foreign money prohibitions to include disbursements for paid web-based or digital communications and federal judicial nomination communications. It also prohibits foreign nationals from contributing to campaigns related to ballot initiatives and referenda. The Federal Election Commission (FEC) must conduct an audit after each federal election cycle to determine the incidence of illicit foreign money. Next, the bill makes it unlawful to establish or use a corporation, company, or other entity with the intent to conceal an election contribution or donation by a foreign national. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both. Covered organizations (e.g., corporations, labor organizations, and political organizations) must, within 24 hours, file reports with the FEC to disclose campaign expenditures of more than $10,000 during an election cycle.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1147
DISCLOSE Act of 2019
Apr 28, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-1334
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Aug 6, 2021
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (text: CR S5946-5951)
Aug 6, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Aug 7, 2021
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 120.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1147
    DISCLOSE Act of 2019


  • April 28, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-1334
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.


  • August 6, 2021
    Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (text: CR S5946-5951)


  • August 6, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 7, 2021
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 120.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 117-5746: NASA Enhanced Use Leasing Extension Act of 2021
  • S 117-4822: DISCLOSE Act of 2022
  • S 117-443: DISCLOSE Act of 2021
  • HR 117-1: For the People Act of 2021
  • S 117-1: For the People Act of 2021
  • HR 117-1279: Shell Company Abuse Act
  • HR 117-1334: DISCLOSE Act of 2021
  • S 117-2747: Freedom to Vote Act
  • S 117-2093: For the People Act of 2021

DISCLOSE Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2671| Senate 
| Updated: 8/7/2021
Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2021 or the DISCLOSE Act of 2021 This bill addresses campaign finance, including by expanding the prohibition on campaign spending by foreign nationals and requiring additional disclosures of campaign expenditures. First, the bill prohibits foreign nationals from participating in the decision-making process regarding an election expenditure. Additionally, the bill expands existing foreign money prohibitions to include disbursements for paid web-based or digital communications and federal judicial nomination communications. It also prohibits foreign nationals from contributing to campaigns related to ballot initiatives and referenda. The Federal Election Commission (FEC) must conduct an audit after each federal election cycle to determine the incidence of illicit foreign money. Next, the bill makes it unlawful to establish or use a corporation, company, or other entity with the intent to conceal an election contribution or donation by a foreign national. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both. Covered organizations (e.g., corporations, labor organizations, and political organizations) must, within 24 hours, file reports with the FEC to disclose campaign expenditures of more than $10,000 during an election cycle.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1147
DISCLOSE Act of 2019
Apr 28, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-1334
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Aug 6, 2021
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (text: CR S5946-5951)
Aug 6, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Aug 7, 2021
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 120.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1147
    DISCLOSE Act of 2019


  • April 28, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-1334
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.


  • August 6, 2021
    Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (text: CR S5946-5951)


  • August 6, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 7, 2021
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 120.
Charles E. Schumer

Charles E. Schumer

Democratic Senator

New York

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 117-5746: NASA Enhanced Use Leasing Extension Act of 2021
  • S 117-4822: DISCLOSE Act of 2022
  • S 117-443: DISCLOSE Act of 2021
  • HR 117-1: For the People Act of 2021
  • S 117-1: For the People Act of 2021
  • HR 117-1279: Shell Company Abuse Act
  • HR 117-1334: DISCLOSE Act of 2021
  • S 117-2747: Freedom to Vote Act
  • S 117-2093: For the People Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted