Sunlight Act of 2006

The Sunlight Act of 2006 proposes several changes to House rules and federal law aimed at increasing the transparency of congressional activities and campaign finances. If enacted, the bill would require Members of Congress to obtain pre-approval for privately funded travel and post detailed financial disclosure reports, including exact dollar amounts, on the internet for public viewing. Additionally, the bill would mandate that the text of all legislation and amendments be posted online for at least 48 hours before a vote, ensuring both lawmakers and the general public have time to review the material. Finally, it would require political committees to electronically file reports of all campaign contributions received shortly before an election within 24 hours of receipt.