HR 2635 · 104th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Fair Elections Act

Introduced 1995-11-14· Sponsored by Rep. White, Rick [R-WA-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the House.(1996-01-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Fair Elections Act - Establishes the Fair Elections Commission to study and recommend reforms in the laws relating to elections for Congress. Sets forth as the primary objectives of the Commission: (1) encouraging fair and open congressional elections that provide voters with meaningful information about candidates and issues; (2) eliminating the disproportionate influence of special interest financing of congressional elections; and (3) creating a system in which incumbent Members of Congress do not possess an inherent advantage over challengers. Sets forth fast-track procedures for consideration of such reform legislation. Authorizes appropriations.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican