S. 118: Inaugural Committee Transparency Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-16 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] |
| Policy area | Government Operations and Politics |
| Cosponsors | 4 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-16 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2025-07-21 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-16):
Inaugural Committee Transparency Act of 2025
This bill requires the presidential inaugural committee to disclose to the Federal Election Commission, by 90 days after the presidential inaugural ceremony, any disbursement made in an amount equal to or greater than $200 and the purpose of each disbursement. The committee must also disclose the name and address of the person to whom the disbursement was made, the date of the disbursement, and the total amount and purpose of the disbursement.
The bill prohibits (1) an inaugural committee from soliciting or receiving a donation from a foreign national, in addition to the current ban on a committee accepting such a donation; (2) a person from making a donation to an inaugural committee in the name of another; (3) a foreign national from making a donation or making a promise to make a donation to such a committee; or (4) converting a donation to an inaugural committee to personal use.
The committee must disburse any remaining donated funds not later than 90 days after the inaugural ceremony to tax-exempt charitable organizations, but may request an extension of such 90-day period.
Cosponsors (4)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Sheldon Whitehouse | D RI (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Chris Van Hollen | D MD (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Edward J. Markey | D MA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Jeff Merkley | D OR (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 118 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 118?
S. 118 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Inaugural Committee Transparency Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 118 are available on congress.gov.
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