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Introduced
04/06/2017
04/06/2017
In Committee
04/06/2017
04/06/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Restoring Integrity to America's Elections Act This bill amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 with respect to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to: (1) reduce the number of members of the FEC from eight to five, (2) remove the Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House as ex officio members, and (3) permit no more than two members to be affiliated with the same political party. A majority of the FEC members serving at the time shall constitute a quorum, except that three shall constitute a quorum if there are only four members serving. A Blue Ribbon Advisory Panel shall recommend to the President individuals for nomination to the FEC. The President shall appoint the FEC Chair, subject to Senate confirmation as a member of the FEC. The powers of the FEC are revised and distributed between the chair and the other FEC members. Persons who submit written comments regarding requests for advisory opinions must be given an opportunity to appear at FEC hearings on such requests.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to reduce the number of Federal Election Commission (FEC) members from 8 to 5, remove the Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House as ex officio members, and limit the number of members affiliated with the same political party to no more than 2. The bill establishes a Blue Ribbon Advisory Panel to recommend individuals for FEC nominations and requires the President to appoint the FEC Chair, subject to Senate confirmation. It also revises the powers of the FEC, distributing certain administrative and enforcement authorities to the FEC Chair. The bill makes various other changes to FEC operations and enforcement procedures.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (14)
Derek Kilmer (D)*,
Mark Amodei (R),
Lou Barletta (R),
Julia Brownley (D),
Ken Buck (R),
Larry Bucshon (R),
Jeff Fortenberry (R),
Walter Jones (R),
Stephanie Murphy (D),
Scott Peters (D),
Jared Polis (D),
James Renacci (R),
Kathleen Rice (D),
John Sarbanes (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (on 04/06/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/2034/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr2034/BILLS-115hr2034ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr2034/BILLS-115hr2034ih.pdf.pdf |
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