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Introduced
06/13/2022
06/13/2022
In Committee
06/13/2022
06/13/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit certain political committees from compensating an immediate family member of the candidate for serv- ices provided to or on behalf of the committee, to require such committees to report on payments made to imme- diate family members of the candidate, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Family Integrity to Reform Elections (FIRE) Act, amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit political committees from compensating immediate family members of candidates for services provided to or on behalf of the committee. It also requires such committees to report on any payments made to immediate family members of the candidate. The bill defines "immediate family member" broadly to include spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, and domestic partners. It imposes significant financial penalties and potential imprisonment for violations of these provisions. The amendments made by this bill apply to any compensation or payments made on or after the date of enactment.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (11)
Pat Fallon (R)*,
Brian Babin (R),
Kat Cammack (R),
Byron Donalds (R),
Jake Ellzey (R),
Andrew Garbarino (R),
Yvette Herrell (R),
Ronny Jackson (R),
Troy Nehls (R),
Pete Sessions (R),
Randy Weber (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (on 06/13/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/8031/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr8031/BILLS-117hr8031ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr8031/BILLS-117hr8031ih.pdf.pdf |
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