To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit certain political committees from compensating an immediate family member of the candidate for services provided to or on behalf of the committee, to require such committees to report on payments made to immediate family members of the candidate, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires prohibiting use of campaign funds to compensate immediate family members of candidates; disclosure of payments made to immediate family members Section 313 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C and creates imposition of penalty against candidate or officeholder Section 309 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. It relies on definition changes, compliance mandates, reporting requirements, and grants. The main policy areas are Environmental Groups, Environment, and Housing.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Lobbyists, political organizations, and disclosure users affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires prohibiting use of campaign funds to compensate immediate family members of candidates; disclosure of payments made to immediate family members Section 313 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C.
- Creates imposition of penalty against candidate or officeholder Section 309 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires prohibiting use of campaign funds to compensate immediate family members of candidates; disclosure of payments made to immediate family members Section 313 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C and creates imposition of penalty against candidate or officeholder Section 309 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Environmental Groups, Environment, Housing
Primary Purpose
The bill requires prohibiting use of campaign funds to compensate immediate family members of candidates; disclosure of payments made to immediate family members Section 313 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C and creates imposition of penalty against candidate or officeholder Section 309 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Lobbyists, political organizations, and disclosure users affected by the bill
- Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
Sponsors
Pat Fallon
R-TX | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Fallon (for himself and Mr. Jackson of Texas) introduced …
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