Bill > HR3537

This bill, the We the People Act of 2017, proposes a number of reforms to increase transparency and oversight in elections and government, provide public financing for presidential and congressional elections, and require independent redistricting commissions for congressional districts. The key provisions include: - Increased disclosure requirements for campaign-related disbursements by corporations, labor organizations, and other groups, as well as disclosure of bundled contributions by lobbyists and certain political committees. - Clarification that coordinated expenditures are considered contributions to candidates, and a ban on federal candidates and officeholders soliciting funds for super PACs. - A requirement for 48-hour notification of political committees receiving over $1,000 in contributions from any contributor during a year. - Establishment of a new Federal Election Administration to administer and enforce federal campaign finance laws. - Public financing systems for presidential and congressional elections, including a 600% match on small-dollar contributions for participating candidates. - A requirement for congressional redistricting to be conducted through independent state commissions or state courts, and payments to states to establish these commissions. - A requirement for same-day voter registration for federal elections. Overall, the bill aims to reduce the influence of special interests, increase transparency, and reform the campaign finance system through a combination of disclosure, restrictions, and public financing provisions.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/3537/all-info