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Read. Follow. Verify.Proposed Campaign Finance Rules for D.C. Elections (S. 3264)
Record date · July 20, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript of a U.S. Senate hearing regarding S. 3264, a bill designed to regulate political campaigns in the District of Columbia. The proposed legislation seeks to set limits on campaign spending and contributions, mandate financial disclosures, and create an independent agency to oversee local election laws.
The bill proposes new legal requirements for candidates running for Mayor, Council, and school board in the District of Columbia, including strict limits on how much money they can raise and spend, and mandates for public reporting of campaign finances.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Candidates for D.C. Mayor, Council, and School Board
Candidates would be subject to new legal limits on campaign contributions and expenditures and would be required to comply with new financial disclosure mandates.
District of Columbia residents
Residents would be subject to a new regulatory environment for local elections and a new independent agency overseeing election administration.
Key Facts
- S. 3264 proposes establishing expenditure limitations for D.C. political campaigns.
- The bill proposes establishing contribution limitations for D.C. political campaigns.
- The bill mandates new requirements for the reporting and disclosure of campaign financing.
- The bill proposes the creation of an independent agency within the District of Columbia to administer election laws.
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- The regulations apply to candidates for the offices of Mayor, Councilman, and member of the school board.
- The hearing was held during the Ninety-third Congress, second session.
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Centralization of Election Oversight
The bill marks a transition toward creating a dedicated, independent agency for election administration in D.C. rather than relying on existing structures.
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