S 1929 · 115th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Empower Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-10-05· Sponsored by Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.(2017-10-05)

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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