Senate Committee on Rules and Administration

A bill to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to establish certain procedures for consideration of appropriation bills, and for other purposes.

Clean Elections Act

Ballots by Election Day Act

Display America's Art Act

Members of Congress would be allowed to display artwork that is currently stored away in congressional buildings, rather than keeping it hidden in storage facilities. This would let lawmakers showcase pieces from the government's art collection in their offices and other spaces around Capitol Hill. The change would make the artwork visible to the public and staff who visit Congress.

Promoting Authenticity with Influencer Disclaimers Act

Political committees would be required to include clear disclaimers on their advertisements and communications telling voters who paid for the ads, making it easier for people to see which groups are funding political messages. The requirement would apply to various types of campaign communications, helping voters understand the sources behind the political content they encounter. This change aims to increase transparency in campaign spending so the public knows who is behind the ads they see.

AI Ads Act

The proposal would update federal election laws to make it illegal for campaigns and political groups to use AI-generated content to deceive voters about who authorized a message or to fraudulently collect donations. This would close a loophole that currently doesn't specifically address deepfakes and other artificial intelligence-created materials used in misleading political advertising. The change would protect voters and donors from being tricked by realistic-looking but fake campaign content.

Stop Harassment and Intimidations in Elections through Legal Defenses (SHIELD) Our Elections Act

The legislation would establish federal protections against interference in elections for Congress and the presidency, likely including measures to prevent foreign and domestic actors from disrupting voting processes or election administration. It would affect election officials, voters, and potentially technology companies involved in election systems by setting standards for election security and integrity. The bill is currently under review by the Senate Rules Committee to determine its scope and specific enforcement mechanisms.

Get Foreign Money Out of U.S. Elections Act

This bill would expand current rules that prevent foreign nationals from giving money to U.S. political campaigns to also block contributions from American companies that are controlled, influenced, or owned by foreign entities. The change would apply to both direct campaign donations and independent political spending by these foreign-connected businesses, affecting companies with significant foreign ownership or control that want to participate in U.S. elections.

A resolution directing the Senate Legal Counsel to bring a civil action in the name of the Senate to enforce the Foreign Emoluments Clause contained in clause 8 of section 9 of article I of the Constitution of the United States.

The Senate would authorize its legal team to file a lawsuit to enforce the constitutional rule that prevents federal officials from accepting gifts or payments from foreign governments without Congress's approval. This resolution allows the Senate as an institution to take legal action to ensure that government leaders follow this anti-corruption requirement. The measure is currently under review by the Senate's rules committee.

Ballots by Election Day Act

This bill would change voting rules so that mail-in ballots must arrive at election offices by the time polls close on Election Day to be counted in federal elections, rather than allowing ballots that arrive after Election Day to be counted. The change would affect voters who use mail-in ballots, election officials who process them, and potentially the outcomes of close races where late-arriving ballots currently matter. States would need to update their ballot-counting procedures to comply with this earlier deadline.

FEC Administrative Improvements Act

FEC Administrative Improvements Act This bill expands electronic filing requirements and allows political committees to make disbursements by methods other than check. First, current law requires the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to make electronic filing mandatory for political committees and others required to file with the FEC who, in a calendar year, have, or have reason to expect to have, total contributions or expenditures exceeding a threshold amount set by the FEC (which is currently $50,000). Many independent expenditure reports are also subject to mandatory electronic filing. However, the current mandatory electronic filing provision does not apply to certain reports. This bill expands the types of reports that are required to be filed electronically to include electioneering communications (subject to the threshold amount). Second, current law requires political committees to maintain at least one campaign depository account and make all disbursements (other than petty cash disbursements) by check drawn on such accounts. This bill removes the requirement that disbursements must be made by check drawn on campaign depository accounts. Therefore, the bill allows political committees to make disbursements in other forms (e.g., credit or debit cards).

Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act

Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act This bill prohibits contributions or donations by foreign nationals in connection with state or local ballot initiatives, referenda, or recall elections.

A concurrent resolution providing for a joint session of the Congress in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in honor of the semiquincentennial of the Declaration of Independence.

This concurrent resolution provides for a joint session of Congress to be assembled at the Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Right to Vote Act

The legislation would establish federal voting standards and protections for elections involving federal offices like President, Senator, and Representative. It would likely address voter registration, voting access, and election administration to ensure consistent voting rights across all states. The bill affects all eligible voters and election officials nationwide.

A resolution prohibiting the buying or selling of certain investments by Senators.

The proposal would ban U.S. Senators from buying or selling certain types of investments, likely to prevent conflicts of interest where lawmakers might make decisions that benefit their personal stock portfolios. This would affect only sitting Senators and aims to ensure they focus on what's best for the public rather than their own financial gains. The measure is currently under review by the Senate's Rules and Administration Committee.

State and Local Election Security Act of 2026

The federal government would provide money to states and local election offices over the next three years to improve voting security systems, such as upgrading equipment and training poll workers. These grants would help election officials protect against fraud and ensure voting machines work properly during elections. States and counties would apply for the funding to strengthen their election infrastructure.

Fraudulent Artificial Intelligence Regulations (FAIR) Elections Act of 2026

This bill would make it illegal to spread fake videos or images created by artificial intelligence that are designed to mislead voters about elections, and it would prevent election officials from removing people from voting rolls based on unverified databases that claim someone is ineligible to vote. The legislation aims to protect both the integrity of elections and voters' right to participate by cracking down on AI-generated disinformation and stopping potentially inaccurate voter purges.

Election Security Partnership Act

States that share voter registration data with the Department of Homeland Security would receive federal funding to improve their election security systems, such as upgrading voting machines or cybersecurity measures. The bill aims to incentivize states to cooperate with federal election security efforts by offering financial support for these improvements. Election officials and voters in participating states would benefit from the enhanced security measures funded through this program.

Abolish Super PACs Act

The proposal would cap how much money individuals and groups can donate to super PACs, which are organizations that spend unlimited funds on political advertisements and campaigns independent of candidates. Currently, super PACs can accept unlimited donations, but this bill would set reasonable contribution limits to reduce the influence of large donors in elections. The change would affect wealthy individuals, corporations, and other groups that fund these political organizations.

A resolution withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs.

This resolution withholds compensation from Senators during any federal government shutdown (i.e., lapse in appropriations for one or more federal agencies or departments). Senators are to be paid as soon as practicable after the date on which the government shutdown ends. The restriction applies beginning on the day after the regularly scheduled general election for federal office held in November 2026. (As background, the U.S. Constitution provides that legislation varying the level of compensation paid to members of Congress may not take effect until an intervening election has occurred.)