HR 12157 · 93th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Federal Election Finance Act

Introduced 1974-01-21· Sponsored by Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-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 House Committee on House Administration.(1974-01-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Election Finance Act - Title I: National Election Finance Commission - Establishes in the executive branch of the Government an independent commission to be known as the National Election Finance Commission. Provides that the Commission shall be composed of seven members appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Empowers the Commission to administer Title I, Title III, Title V, and Title VII of the Federal Election Campaign Act. Provides that the Commission shall have the power: (1) to conduct investigations with respect to compliance with the Federal Election Campaign Act; (2) to subpoena witnesses and documents; (3) to initiate, prosecute, defend, or appeal any court action in the name of the Commission for the purpose of enforcing Title I, Title III, Title V, and Title VII; and (4) to delegate any of its functions or powers, other than the power to issue subpoenas, to any officer or employee of the Commission. Provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Commission shall be the primary civil and criminal enforcement agency for violations of the provisions Title I, Title III, and Title V of the Federal Election Campaign…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only