End Dark Money Act

# End Dark Money Act (HR 2498) - Summary **What the Bill Does:** The End Dark Money Act would require organizations that spend money on political activities to disclose their donors to the public. Currently, certain tax-exempt groups—particularly "dark money" organizations—can fund political advertisements and campaigns without revealing who is bankrolling them. This bill aims to increase transparency by mandating that these groups report their funding sources, similar to how traditional political campaigns and committees already must disclose donors. **Who It Affects:** The legislation would primarily impact nonprofit organizations, tax-exempt groups, and dark money organizations that engage in political spending.

It would also affect political advertisers and candidates indirectly by changing how political funding flows are reported. Ultimately, voters would be the intended beneficiaries, as they would have more information about who is financing political messaging. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House. As with many campaign finance reform proposals, it faces typical partisan divisions, with supporters arguing it increases transparency and opponents raising concerns about donor privacy and First Amendment protections.