Campaign Transparency Act

The Campaign Transparency Act (H.R. 5237), introduced in the 119th Congress, would amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to remove the dollar thresholds that currently trigger donor identification reporting for federal political contributions. Specifically, it would strike the existing thresholds in section 304(b)(3) (which require reporting of the name, address, occupation, and employer of contributors only if their contributions exceed $200 in a calendar year or election cycle for authorized committees) and apply the identification requirement to all contributors, regardless of amount. The change would take effect for reports filed on or after the enactment date. The aim is to increase transparency by disclosing who funds federal campaigns, but it would also broaden reporting burdens and raise privacy and privacy-related concerns for small donors. Sponsor information in the text shows the bill introduced by Rep. Ramirez (for herself and Rep. Mullin) on September 9, 2025, with referral to the House Administration Committee.