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119th Congress
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SENATES. 5351· 119th Congress

Clean Elections Act

Sponsor
Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)
Introduced
Aug 6, 2026
Last Action
Aug 6, 2026
Passage
8%
Introduced
Aug 6, 2026
2
Committee
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Bill introduced in Senate; official details not yet available from Congressional Research Service.
  • Title suggests focus on election integrity or campaign finance reform, but specific provisions unknown.
  • No cosponsors currently listed; referred to Committee on Rules and Administration for review.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Without published summary, unclear which voters, candidates, or election officials would be affected.
  • Campaign finance and election rules affect political competition, donor influence, and voter participation.
  • Stakes depend entirely on whether bill restricts money in politics, tightens voting access, or changes other election mechanics.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill is at very early stage: introduced Aug. 6, 2026 and referred to committee. No action since referral.
  • Committee must review and vote before bill can advance to full Senate floor.
  • Track progress at Congress.gov; sign up for bill alerts if election reform interests you.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Aug 6, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
  • Aug 6, 2026Introduced in Senate