IssueOutside Spending and LobbyingHow campaign money, outside groups, lobbying rules, donor privacy, and political-speech protections shape elections and public accountability.Bills connected to this issueHR7802: DISCLOSE Act of 2026HR8721: Preventing Foreign Interference in American Elections ActS2838: Protecting Our Democracy ActS3129: Preventing Foreign Interference in American Elections ActS3991: DISCLOSE Act of 2026SJRES78: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections and to enact public financing systems for political campaigns.Connected issuesTransparency in outside political spendingForeign money in politicsPress freedom in election rulesRegistration requirements for foreign lobbying