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S.600: A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to enhance criminal penalties for election law violations, to clarify current provisions of law regarding donations from foreign nationals, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 22, 2001
- Latest Major Action March 22, 2001
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (2 Democrats, 1 Independent, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (FECA) to increase from one year to five years the maximum imprisonment for knowing and willful prohibited transactions aggregating $25,000 or more during a calendar year. Extends the statute of limitations from three to five years.Directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to: (1) promulgate a guideline, or amend an existing guideline, for penalties under FECA and related election laws; and (2)...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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| March 22, 2001 |
Introduced in the Senate by Fred Thompson (R-Tenn.) |