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Abolish Super PACs Act

USA119th CongressS-4602| Senate 
| Updated: 5/20/2026
Bernard Sanders

Bernard Sanders

Independent Senator

Vermont

Rules and Administration Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 by establishing reasonable limits on contributions to independent expenditure committees, commonly known as Super PACs. Its core purpose is to curb the risk and appearance of corruption stemming from unlimited contributions, thereby working to restore public faith in the integrity of elections. The bill's findings highlight that since contribution limits were lifted in 2010, Super PACs have gained immense influence and wealth, with contributions heavily concentrated among a few donors. This concentration creates a significant likelihood of corrupt agreements and undermines public trust, as large contributions are often perceived as exchanges for political favors. The legislation argues that current laws are insufficient to prevent such corruption and foreign interference. Specifically, the bill amends Section 315(a)(1)(C) of the Act to apply contribution limits to "independent expenditure committees." It defines such a committee as any political committee making $5,000 or more in independent expenditures or contributions to other independent expenditure committees annually. These amendments are set to take effect for contributions and expenditures made in the first calendar year following the bill's enactment.
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Timeline
Mar 26, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2352
Introduced in House
May 20, 2026
Introduced in Senate
May 20, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
  • March 26, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2352
    Introduced in House


  • May 20, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 20, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2352: Abolish Super PACs Act

Abolish Super PACs Act

USA119th CongressS-4602| Senate 
| Updated: 5/20/2026
This legislation aims to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 by establishing reasonable limits on contributions to independent expenditure committees, commonly known as Super PACs. Its core purpose is to curb the risk and appearance of corruption stemming from unlimited contributions, thereby working to restore public faith in the integrity of elections. The bill's findings highlight that since contribution limits were lifted in 2010, Super PACs have gained immense influence and wealth, with contributions heavily concentrated among a few donors. This concentration creates a significant likelihood of corrupt agreements and undermines public trust, as large contributions are often perceived as exchanges for political favors. The legislation argues that current laws are insufficient to prevent such corruption and foreign interference. Specifically, the bill amends Section 315(a)(1)(C) of the Act to apply contribution limits to "independent expenditure committees." It defines such a committee as any political committee making $5,000 or more in independent expenditures or contributions to other independent expenditure committees annually. These amendments are set to take effect for contributions and expenditures made in the first calendar year following the bill's enactment.
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Timeline
Mar 26, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2352
Introduced in House
May 20, 2026
Introduced in Senate
May 20, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
  • March 26, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2352
    Introduced in House


  • May 20, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 20, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Bernard Sanders

Bernard Sanders

Independent Senator

Vermont

Rules and Administration Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2352: Abolish Super PACs Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted