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- H.R.4010
H.R.4010: DISCLOSE 2012 Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Feb. 9, 2012
- Latest Major Action July 12, 2012
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
166 (165 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Disclosure of Information on Spending on Campaigns Leads to Open and Secure Elections Act of 2012 or DISCLOSE 2012 Act - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to redefine the term "independent expenditure" as an expenditure by a person that, when taken as a whole, expressly advocates the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate, or is the functional equivalent of express advocacy because it can be interpreted by a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House House Administration
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Van Hollen. Petition No: 112-4.
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| Feb. 9, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) |