H.R.5175 - DISCLOSE Act

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit foreign influence in Federal elections, to prohibit government contractors from making expenditures with respect to such elections, and to establish additional disclosure requirements with respect to spending in such elections, and for other purposes. view all titles (9)

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  • Official: To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit foreign influence in Federal elections, to prohibit government contractors from making expenditures with respect to such elections, and to establish additional disclosure requirements with respect to spending in such elections, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Popular: Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections Act as introduced.
  • Popular: DISCLOSE Act as introduced.
  • Short: Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections Act as introduced.
  • Short: DISCLOSE Act as introduced.
  • Short: Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections Act as reported to house.
  • Short: DISCLOSE Act as reported to house.
  • Short: Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections Act as passed house.
  • Short: DISCLOSE Act as passed house.

Interests that support this bill:

Top recipients for ALL supporting interest groups

Name Amount Received Vote On Passage
Rep. John Kline [R, MN-2] $0 Nay
Rep. John Fleming [R, LA-4] $0 Nay
Rep. Brett Guthrie [R, KY-2] $0 Nay
Rep. Terri A. Sewell [D, AL-7] $0
Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson [D, TX-30] $0 Aye
Rep. Paul A. Gosar [R, AZ-4] $0
Rep. Dennis A. Ross [R, FL-15] $0
Rep. Andy Harris [R, MD-1] $0
Rep. Alan Nunnelee [R, MS-1] $0
Rep. Alcee L. Hastings [D, FL-20] $0 Nay
 
Sen. John Thune [R, SD] $0
Sen. Al Franken [D, MN] $0
Sen. Marco Rubio [R, FL] $0
Sen. Ron Johnson [R, WI] $0
Sen. Claire McCaskill [D, MO] $0
Sen. Deb Fischer [R, NE] $0
Sen. Dean Heller [R, NV] $0
Sen. John McCain [R, AZ] $0
Sen. William M. Cowan [D, MA] $0
Sen. Jeff Sessions [R, AL] $0

Specific Organizations Supporting H.R.5175

  • Campaign Legal Center
  • Democracy 21
  • Public Citizen
  • Sunlight Foundation
  • Public Campaign
  • Common Cause
  • League of Women Voters

Interests that oppose this bill:

Top recipients for ALL opposing interest groups

Name Amount Received Vote On Passage
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer [D, MD-5] $404,610 Aye
Rep. John A. Boehner [R, OH-8] $402,145 Nay
Rep. Eric Cantor [R, VA-7] $398,675 Nay
Rep. Patrick J. Tiberi [R, OH-12] $281,370 Nay
Rep. Joe Barton [R, TX-6] $258,500 Nay
Rep. James E. Clyburn [D, SC-6] $245,292 Aye
Rep. Charles B. Rangel [D, NY-13] $203,189 Aye
Rep. Vern Buchanan [R, FL-16] $198,734 Nay
Rep. Dave Camp [R, MI-4] $196,482 Nay
Rep. Richard E. Neal [D, MA-1] $189,950 Aye
 
Sen. Rob Portman [R, OH] $983,986
Sen. Charles E. Schumer [D, NY] $842,150
Sen. Roy Blunt [R, MO] $716,891
Sen. Harry Reid [D, NV] $619,296
Sen. Richard Burr [R, NC] $570,236
Sen. Mark Kirk [R, IL] $492,150
Sen. John Thune [R, SD] $466,013
Sen. Johnny Isakson [R, GA] $396,155
Sen. Patrick J. Toomey [R, PA] $381,741
Sen. Chuck Grassley [R, IA] $354,419

Specific Organizations Opposing H.R.5175

  • Center for Competitive Politics
  • Citizens United
  • United States Chamber of Commerce
  • American Petroleum Institute
  • Sierra Club
  • National Retail Federation
  • International Franchise Association
  • Associated General Contractors of America
  • National Association of Home Builders
  • National Restaurant Association
  • Gun Owners of America
  • International Dairy Foods Association
  • Federation of American Hospitals
  • National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors
  • American Insurance Association
  • Management Association for Private Photogrammetric Surveyors
  • American Hotel and Lodging Association
  • League of Conservation Voters
  • American Conservative Union
  • Alliance for Justice
  • National Mining Association
  • Edison Electric Institute
  • American Bakers Association
  • American Gas Association
  • Retail Industry Leaders Association
  • Textile Care Allied Trades Association
  • International Foodservice Distributors Association
  • American Architectural Manufacturers Association
  • American Lighting Association
  • National Marine Manufacturers Association
  • Marine Retailers Association of America
  • American Apparel and Footwear Association
  • International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions
  • Society of American Florists
  • National Roofing Contractors Association
  • American Chemistry Council
  • National Association of Chemical Distributors
  • American Trucking Associations
  • Futures Industry Association
  • American Foundry Society
  • Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council
  • Metals Service Center Institute
  • Independent Electrical Contractors
  • Associated Builders and Contractors
  • North American Equipment Dealers Association
  • Associated Equipment Distributors
  • Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence
  • U.S. Travel Association
  • Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association
  • National Right to Life
  • Brick Industry Association
  • National Association of Manufactures
  • International Housewares Association
  • California Retailers Association
  • American Watch Association
  • Associated Food Stores
  • Construction Industry Round Table
  • Equipment Marketing & Distribution Association
  • Georgia Mining Association
  • Heating, Aircoditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International
  • ISSA - The Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association
  • National Marine Distributors Association
  • National Paper Trade Association
  • National Poultry and Food Distributors Association
  • Outdoor Power Equipment and Engine Service Association
  • Petroleum Equipment Institute
  • Truck Renting and Leasing Association
  • National Federation of Independent Business
  • U.S. PIRG
  • Business Roundtable
  • Planned Parenthood Federation of America

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