HR 3954 · 115th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Empower Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-10-04· Sponsored by Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.(2017-10-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Empower Act of 2017 This bill modifies the system for the public financing of presidential elections, including by (1) providing for 600% matching funds for campaign contributions that are smaller contributions; and (2) requiring a candidate, as a condition of eligibility for public financing, to agree not to accept certain bundled contributions or contributions of more than $1,000 from any person. The bill also modifies other election-related provisions, such as by expanding disclosure requirements related to certain bundled contributions made to presidential campaigns.…

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