HR 1572 · 117th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Democracy Dollars Act

Introduced 2021-03-03· Sponsored by Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]· 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.(2021-03-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Democracy Dollars Act This bill directs the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to select three states to operate voucher pilot programs under which individuals who are eligible to vote may receive $25 vouchers toward contributions to the congressional candidates of their choice. Each participating state must (1) establish a commission or designate an existing entity to oversee and implement its pilot program, (2) carry out a public awareness campaign, and (3) submit reports to the FEC about the operation and effectiveness of its pilot program. Upon receiving a preliminary report from a participating state, the FEC must reimburse the state for the costs of operating its pilot program.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat