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Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025

Introduced
Mar 5, 2025
Cosponsors
5
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 15, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires certain groups to disclose their spending on political activities, making their financial contributions more transparent. Increases transparency of money spent to influence elections and politics.

Sponsored By

Joni Ernst
Republican · Iowa · Senate

Bill Journey

  1. Mar 5, 2025
  5. Jun 15, 2026You Are Here

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects political organizations and their donors, requiring them to reveal their financial contributions and spending. It impacts the general public by providing more information about who is funding political activities and how much they are spending.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
6backers
  • Democratic2
  • Republican4
Cross-party cosponsors2 · 40%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (5)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeSenate Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMoney & Economy
CommitteeSenate Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedMar 5, 2025
Last UpdatedJun 15, 2026
Latest ActionHeld at the desk.
Subjects
  • Economy

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.