HR 658 · 115th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Protect Democracy From Criminal Corporations Act

Introduced 2017-01-24· Sponsored by Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5]· 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 House Committee on House Administration.(2017-01-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Protect Democracy From Criminal Corporations Act This bill amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit a corporation from making a disbursement of funds in connection with a campaign for election for federal, state, or local office for six years after the corporation: (1) is finally convicted of conspiracy to commit an offense against, or to defraud, the United States or any other felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust; or (2) enters into an agreement with the Department of Justice to resolve a charge regarding such an offense if the agreement includes a requirement that the corporation make a payment equal to or greater than $1 million.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat