HR 8696 · 117th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Stop Scam PACs Act

Introduced 2022-08-09· Sponsored by Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-45]· House

Bill Progress

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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.(2022-08-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Stop Scam PACs Act This bill expands prohibitions with respect to fraudulent misrepresentation of campaign authority. For example, current law prohibits any person from fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as speaking or otherwise acting for or on behalf of any candidate or political party to solicit contributions or donations. The bill instead applies this prohibition to any misrepresentation and for purposes of soliciting money or any other thing of value.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican
Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2]TX