Clean Campaigns and Elections Bill (2027). Clear standards, transparent steps, and quick enforcement with public results.
This bill sets clear standards. It reduces gamesmanship. It gives the public a fair, timely, and enforceable process.
No. Urgent safety work and court ordered compliance continue with narrow and renewable certifications.
No. The approach is simple. It uses short certifications and public notice backed by independent checks.
No. The focus is on standards, fairness, and better execution. Any costs are covered by savings and recovery of waste.
TITLE I - BAN ON SPECIAL INTEREST MONEY SEC. 101. PROHIBITION ON CORPORATE PAC CONTRIBUTIONS. Bans direct campaign contributions from corporate PACs and trade association PACs. Explanation: Ends corporate pay-to-play influence in federal elections. SEC. 102. BAN ON LOBBYIST BUNDLING. Bars federally registered lobbyists from bundling contributions or hosting fundraising events. Explanation: Prevents lobbyists from multiplying influence through coordinated donations. TITLE II - PUBLIC FINANCING AND VOTER VOUCHERS SEC. 201. FEDERAL VOTER VOUCHER PROGRAM. Each registered voter receives a $25 voucher to assign to federal candidates of their choice. Explanation: Shifts campaign funding power directly into the hands of voters. SEC. 202. SMALL-DOLLAR MATCHING. Establishes a 6-to-1 federal match for donations under $200 when paired with voucher eligibility. Explanation: Encourages grassroots donations and amplifies the voices of small donors. TITLE III - TRANSPARENCY AND DISCLOSURE SEC. 301. REAL-TIME CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTING. Requires all campaign contributions and expenditures over $200 to be reported publicly within 72 hours in machine-readable format. Explanation: Gives voters near real-time visibility into who funds campaigns. SEC. 302. DARK MONEY DISCLOSURE. Mandates disclosure of beneficial ownership and pass-through entities behind political spending. Explanation: Closes loopholes that allow shell groups and nonprofits to conceal donors. TITLE IV - STRONGER ENFORCEMENT SEC. 401. FEC MODERNIZATION. Reforms the Federal Election Commission with an odd-numbered quorum, faster enforcement timelines, and direct Department of Justice referral authority. Explanation: Fixes the gridlock that leaves campaign finance violations unpunished. SEC. 402. CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES. Increases penalties for willful violations, with escalating fines and potential referral for criminal prosecution. Explanation: Creates meaningful deterrence so violations are not just “costs of doing business.” Results & ROI Restores Trust in Democracy: Cuts off corporate and lobbyist money, showing voters elections are for them, not donors. Empowers Small Donors: With vouchers and small-dollar matching, candidates can run people-powered campaigns without chasing big checks. Radical Transparency: Near real-time reporting and ownership disclosure prevent hidden influence and inform voters before Election Day. Enforceable Rules: A reformed FEC ensures violations are addressed swiftly, strengthening accountability. Deficit Neutral: Voucher program funded by closing political dark money loopholes and small redirections from enforcement penalties. Back to All Bills