HR 2635 · 104th Congress · Government Operations and Politics
Fair Elections Act
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Introduced2
Committee3
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Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the House.(1996-01-03)
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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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