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Introduced
07/23/2019
07/23/2019
In Committee
07/23/2019
07/23/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to reduce the number of members of the Federal Election Commission from 6 to 5, to revise the method of selection and terms of service of members of the Commission, to distribute the powers of the Commission between the Chair and the remaining members, and for other purposes. 1
AI Summary
This bill, the Campaign Finance Transparency Act, aims to reform the Federal Election Commission (FEC) by reducing the number of commissioners from 6 to 5, revising the method of selecting and terms of service for commissioners, and distributing the FEC's powers between the Chair and the remaining commissioners. It also establishes a director of enforcement position, revises standards for initiating investigations and determining violations, and makes other changes to the FEC's enforcement and audit processes. Additionally, the bill increases and indexes for inflation certain registration and reporting thresholds, prohibits certain fraudulent practices, and allows political committees to make disbursements by methods other than check.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (on 07/23/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2232/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2232/BILLS-116s2232is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2232/BILLS-116s2232is.pdf.pdf |
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