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Introduced
03/07/2019
03/07/2019
In Committee
03/07/2019
03/07/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To direct the Federal Election Commission to carry out a voucher pilot program under which individuals may use vouchers to make small dollar contributions to qualified candidates for election for the office of Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress, and for other purposes. This bill directs the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to select three states to operate voucher pilot programs under which individuals who are eligible to vote may receive $25 vouchers toward contributions to the congressional candidates of their choice. Each participating state must (1) establish a commission or designate an existing entity to oversee and implement its pilot program, (2) carry out a public awareness campaign, and (3) submit reports to the FEC about the operation and effectiveness of its pilot program. Upon receiving a preliminary report from a participating state, the FEC must reimburse the state for the costs of operating its pilot program.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to establish a pilot program in which three eligible states can provide $25 vouchers ("My Voice Vouchers") to eligible voters to contribute to candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives. The states must establish commissions to oversee the program, conduct public awareness campaigns, and submit reports to the FEC. The FEC will reimburse the states for the reasonable costs of operating the pilot program. After the initial two-election cycle pilot program, the FEC will submit a report to Congress summarizing the results and recommendations on expanding the program nationwide.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (on 03/07/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1613/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1613/BILLS-116hr1613ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1613/BILLS-116hr1613ih.pdf.pdf |
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