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Campaign Finance Transparency Act

5/19/2026, 10:34 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8720

The bill titled "To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971" was introduced in the 119th Congress under the designation H.R. 8720 on May 11, 2026. Its purpose is to modify requirements concerning contributions in Federal office elections, enhance the functionality of the Federal Election Commission, and address other related matters.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8720

Bill HR 8720 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 11, 2026. Bill HR 8720 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 11, 2026.  Bill HR 8720's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 11 - 0. as of May 14, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8720

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8720

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8720

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to modify requirements regarding contributions related to elections for Federal office and to improve the operation of the Federal Election Commission, and for other purposes.
To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to modify requirements regarding contributions related to elections for Federal office and to improve the operation of the Federal Election Commission, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8720

Bryan Steil
Bryan Steil
WisconsinRepublican
Mary E. Miller
Mary E. Miller
IllinoisRepublican

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