Bill · H.R. 8738· House(119-HR-8738)
FEC Administrative Improvements Act
- Introduced
- 5/12/2026
- Last activity
- 7/14/2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
- Sponsored by
- Joseph Morelle
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the FEC Administrative Improvements Act. It changes the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971. The bill requires electronic report filing for persons making certain electioneering communications. It also permits political committees to make disbursements by methods other than check. The bill was passed by the House of Representatives and referred to the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.
Yes
Does this make elections run better?+3
The bill improves election administration by mandating electronic filing for those making electioneering communications.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
Electronic filing requirements help make election-related expenditures more accessible to the public.
The opposite
Would union members be better off under this?-1
The relaxation of disbursement rules may reduce the rigorous paper trail used for political accountability.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2 updates the rules to require electronic report filing for anyone making certain electioneering communications. This is a positive step because it helps keep the public informed and holds officials accountable by making campaign finance information easier to access online.
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Section 3 allows political committees to make disbursements using methods other than just checks. This is a common-sense change that brings campaign operations into the modern era, making financial transactions more efficient for political groups.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline potential negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Electoral Process+3Improves Government Transparency+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Union Workers-1
- 7/14/2026
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
- 7/13/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4401-4402)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4401-4402)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8738.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4401-4402)
- Mr. Steil moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 5/14/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 11 - 0.
- 5/12/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Laurel LeeRepublican · Florida
Terri SewellDemocrat · Alabama
Bryan SteilRepublican · Wisconsin