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H.R.5011: MERIT Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced June 26, 2014
- Latest Major Action Sept. 2, 2014
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Making Every Representative's Integrity Transparent Act of 2014 or the MERIT Act - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit a candidate's authorized committee from employing any of the candidate's relatives in a paid position. Prohibits a leadership political action committee (PAC) from employing in a paid position any relative of the candidate or any individual holding federal office who establishes, finances, maintains,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sept. 2, 2014 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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| June 26, 2014 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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| June 26, 2014 |
Referred to House Administration
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| June 26, 2014 |
Introduced in the House by Jackie Speier (D-Calif.) |