To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit a candidate for election for Federal office from using amounts contributed to the candidate’s campaign to make payments to vendors owned or controlled by the candidate or by an immediate family member of the candidate.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires prohibiting use of campaign funds for payments to vendors owned or controlled by candidate or immediate family member Section 313(b) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. It relies on definition changes and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Homeowners 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 for payments to vendors owned or controlled by candidate or immediate family member Section 313(b) 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 for payments to vendors owned or controlled by candidate or immediate family member Section 313(b) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Homeowners, Housing
Primary Purpose
The bill requires prohibiting use of campaign funds for payments to vendors owned or controlled by candidate or immediate family member Section 313(b) 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
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Ruiz introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
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