HR 3419 · 94th Congress · Government Operations and Politics
Federal Election Campaign Act Amendments
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EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on House Administration.(1975-02-20)
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Federal Election Campaign Act Amendments - Title I: Criminal Code Amendments - Makes it unlawful for any Federal, State, or local government employee to use his official authority to affect or interfere with the nomination or election of any candidate for Federal elective office in connection with any activity financed by Federal subsidies or other payments. Increases the maximum fine for such violations from $1,000 to $25,000. Prohibits election campaign espionage by any employee or volunteer of a candidate or political committee. Provides for a fine of up to $25,000 and/or up to one year of imprisonment for such violation. Increases from $1,000 to $25,000 the maximum fine that may be imposed upon any person who promises employment or any other benefit made possible by an Act of Congress in exchange for political support in a Federal election campaign. Imposes a fine of up to $25,000 and/or imprisonment of up to one year upon any employee or volunteer of a candidate or political committee who willfully conceals knowledge of illegal election activities from such candidate or the chairman of such political committee. Decreases the amount which political committees may contribute to …
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