SHINE Act

The SHINE Act requires political committees (not party committees) to report large contributions of $1,000 or more received between 20 days and 48 hours before an election when they plan to spend money supporting or opposing candidates. It mandates written notice to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) about these contributions, aiming to increase transparency around last-minute funding. The requirement applies to contributions received within this narrow window before elections, regardless of whether the FEC has finalized regulations. This directly affects committees making election-related spending, ensuring disclosure of late, large contributions to help voters see who is funding campaigns at the final hour.