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Introduced
03/05/2019
03/05/2019
In Committee
03/05/2019
03/05/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit campaign activities by chief State election administration officials. This bill prohibits a chief state election administration official from taking an active part in political management or in a political campaign with respect to any election for federal office over which such official has supervisory authority, with certain exceptions.
AI Summary
This bill, the Election Official Integrity Act of 2019, amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit chief state election administration officials from taking an active part in political management or in a political campaign with respect to any election for federal office over which they have supervisory authority. The term "chief state election administration official" refers to the highest state official responsible for administering federal elections. The bill outlines specific activities that would be considered an "active part in political management or in a political campaign," such as serving on a candidate's committee, using official authority to interfere with an election, or soliciting contributions. However, the bill provides an exception if the official recuses themselves from administering an election in which they or an immediate family member is a candidate.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (on 03/05/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1535/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1535/BILLS-116hr1535ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1535/BILLS-116hr1535ih.pdf.pdf |
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