Senate bill would cap Super PAC donations at $5,000 per year
In committeeS. 4602Latest action
Sponsor: Bernard Sanders · Senator · VT
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Official title: Abolish Super PACs Act
119th Congress
Topics: Government & democracy
Introduced:
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S 4602 would apply the existing $5,000 annual PAC donation limit to Super PACs, ending unlimited contributions.
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What does this do?
S 4602 would apply the same $5,000 per year donation cap that currently applies to regular PACs to Super PACs and any committees that funnel money into them. The bill defines Super PACs broadly, covering groups that pool money to run political ads independently of campaigns. It was introduced in the Senate in May 2026 and on Rules and Administration, where it has not yet been debated or voted on.
Who does it affect?
The bill directly affects wealthy individuals, corporations, and other organizations that currently donate large sums to Super PACs, as well as the Super PACs themselves. Candidates for federal office face indirect effects, since Super PACs that support or oppose them would have significantly less funding available.
Why does it matter?
Super PACs would have far less money to spend on political advertising and other election activities. The broader landscape of how federal elections are funded and what political advertising looks like would change for all voters, though everyday voters are not directly regulated by the bill.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMay 20, 2026
- Senate committeeYou are here · May 20, 2026
- Senate vote
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.