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Should Political Groups Have to Disclose Their Large Donors and Ad Spending?

The bill would require groups to publicly report large political spending and top donors. Supporters cite transparency; opponents cite privacy and free-speech concerns. Where do you land?

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The case for

Disclosure would let voters see who funds political ads and campaigns.

Source: Brennan Center

The case against

Mandatory donor disclosure could chill political participation and expose donors to harassment.

Source: Institute for Free Speech

My Democracy doesn’t take a side — you choose your position below, and your message carries it. Sources represent one organization on each side; they don’t reflect My Democracy’s position.

This campaign is about this bill

S. 3991: DISCLOSE Act of 2026

What it does

Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2026 or the DISCLOSE Act of 2026This bill addresses campaign finance, including by expanding the prohibition on campaign spending by foreign nationals, requiring additional disclosures of campaign expenditures, and requiring additional disclosures regarding certain political advertisements.Specifically, 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 contribu

Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI)Cosponsors: 46

Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (Mar 4, 2026)

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