Elections: Democracy Dollars Voucher Program
The Clean Elections Act is currently in the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. It has not moved since August 6, 2026. The committee members must decide whether to hold a vote on the bill before it can move forward.
This bill faces strong opposition from the minority party and would likely be blocked by a filibuster. Similar public financing efforts have struggled to gain bipartisan support.
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Service members and other citizens living outside the country are covered by a special residency rule so they can still direct democracy dollars based on where they are registered to vote or last lived in the U.S. The bill does not mention the military specifically, but this provision would apply to those stationed overseas.
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Introduced in Senate
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Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced the Clean Elections Act on Thursday, a bill that would provide every American citizen with $300 in 'Democracy Dollars' vouchers to support federal candidates. The program aims to dilute the influence of billionaire donors in the 2028 election cycle.
The proposed Clean Elections Act would allow voters to direct $300 in public funds to candidates who agree to strict spending limits. Proponents argue it will force politicians to court average citizens rather than high-net-worth donors at private fundraisers.
Under the new Democracy Dollars program, a House candidate would only need to raise $50,000 in small donations to qualify for public vouchers. The bill also caps personal campaign spending at $2,500, a move designed to level the playing field for non-wealthy candidates.
No votes or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Clean Elections Act
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