HR 13521 · 93th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Federal Election Act

Introduced 1974-03-14· Sponsored by Rep. Ruppe, Philip E. [R-MI-11]· 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.(1974-03-14)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Election Act - Establishes the Federal Elections Commission, to be composed of six members. Sets forth administrative composition and functions of the Commission. Provides that the Commission shall have the power (1) to require any person to submit in writing such reports and answers to questions as the Commission may prescribe; (2) to administer oaths and issue subpoenas; and (3) to initiate, prosecute, defend, or appeal any court action in the name of the Commission for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this Act. Makes technical and conforming changes in the Federal Election Campaign Act. Revises the Federal Election Campaign Act by providing that every candidate for Federal office shall designate one political committee as his campaign committee. Provides that any person making a contribution of currency or other funds to any candidate for Federal office shall make such contribution directly to the campaign committee designated by such candidate under this Act. Prohibits the expenditure of funds for any candidate for Federal office by any person other than the candidate's designated campaign committee. Provides that no person shall make contributions to any cand…

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