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HOUSEH.R. 8720· 119th Congress

Bill Expands Campaign Contribution Disclosure and Verification Requirements

Campaign Finance Transparency Act

Sponsor
Bryan Steil (R-WI)
Introduced
May 11, 2026
Last Action
Jul 13, 2026

Recorded legislative actions. Future votes are not implied.

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Introduced
May 11, 2026
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In Committee
May 11, 2026
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Passed Committee
May 14, 2026

AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Jul 10, 2026. Analysis updated: Sep 15, 2026.

01 — The Text

What.

  • Political committees must collect credit/debit card verification codes and billing address ZIP codes for online donations
  • Contributions must be made under the donor's own name; card name must match donor name
  • Political committees cannot accept contributions made through gift certificates or store gift cards
  • The $200 threshold for disclosing contributor information is eliminated, requiring reporting on all contributions regardless of amount
  • Knowingly directing someone to contribute in another person's name is prohibited; recipients must report suspected straw donations to the FEC
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Enhanced verification procedures may reduce fraudulent or foreign contributions to federal campaigns
  • Removal of the $200 disclosure threshold increases transparency but expands administrative reporting requirements for political committees
  • The bill provides an exception allowing U.S. citizens, nationals, and lawfully permanent residents without a U.S. mailing address to contribute if they provide specified identifying information
  • The FEC is directed to promulgate implementing regulations, but specific enforcement mechanisms and penalties are not detailed in the official summary
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill introduced in House on May 11, 2026
  • Referred to House Committee on House Administration on May 11, 2026
  • Committee markup held and ordered to be reported as substitute on May 14, 2026 (11-0 vote)
  • Reported as amended by committee on July 13, 2026; placed on Union Calendar No. 651
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jul 13, 2026 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 651.
  • Jul 13, 2026 — Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 119-747.
  • Jul 13, 2026 — Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 119-747.
  • May 14, 2026 — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 11 - 0.
  • May 14, 2026 — Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • May 11, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • May 11, 2026 — Introduced in House
  • May 11, 2026 — Introduced in House