Clean Elections Act
Latest action (6 Aug 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
S. 5351 would change how federal election campaigns are financed by amending the Federal Election Campaign Act to create a system of public financing based on vouchers. Under this approach, eligible voters would be given vouchers they could direct to the federal candidates of their choice, who could then use the funds for their campaigns. Beyond this general concept, the specific mechanics — voucher amounts, eligibility rules, funding source, and implementation details — are not yet available in the bill's published text.
The bill would primarily affect voters, who would gain a new tool for supporting candidates financially, and federal candidates and campaigns, who would have access to this additional public financing stream. Election administrators and the Federal Election Commission would likely also play a role in implementing and overseeing the program, though the text does not yet specify their responsibilities.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on August 6, 2026, by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and currently has the status "Introduced," the first stage of the legislative process. Because its full text has not yet been published, the specific provisions described above are limited to what is currently known. As with most introduced bills, it would need to be considered by committee, and pass both the House and Senate, before being sent to the President, and many introduced bills do not advance further.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on August 6, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does S. 5351 do?
- S. 5351 would change how federal election campaigns are financed by amending the Federal Election Campaign Act to create a system of public financing based on vouchers. Under this approach, eligible voters would be given vouchers they could direct to the federal candidates of their choice, who could then use the funds for their campaigns. Beyond this general concept, the specific mechanics — voucher amounts, eligibility rules, funding source, and implementation details — are not yet available in the bill's published text. The bill would primarily affect voters, who would gain a new tool for supporting candidates financially, and federal candidates and campaigns, who would have access to this additional public financing stream. Election administrators and the Federal Election Commission would likely also play a role in implementing and overseeing the program, though the text does not yet specify their responsibilities. The bill was introduced in the Senate on August 6, 2026, by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and currently has the status "Introduced," the first stage of the legislative process. Because its full text has not yet been published, the specific provisions described above are limited to what is currently known. As with most introduced bills, it would need to be considered by committee, and pass both the House and Senate, before being sent to the President, and many introduced bills do not advance further.
- Has S. 5351 become law?
- Not yet. As of 6 Aug 2026, S. 5351 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 5351?
- S. 5351 was sponsored by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [D-NY] (Democrat-NY), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5351?
- Introduced (6 Aug 2026).
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