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- H.R.5494
H.R.5494: We the People Act of 2016
About This Bill
- Introduced June 16, 2016
- Latest Major Action June 16, 2016
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- Introduced in House - June 16, 2016
Bill Summary
We the People Act of 2016 Democracy Is Supported by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2016 or the DISCLOSE Act of 2016 This bill amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (FECA) to: redefine "independent expenditure" to expand the meaning of express advocacy for the election or defeat of a candidate; expand the period for treating communications as electioneering communications; repeal the prohibition against contributions...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 16, 2016 |
Referred to House Ways and Means
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| June 16, 2016 |
Referred to House Financial Services
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| June 16, 2016 |
Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform
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| June 16, 2016 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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| June 16, 2016 |
Referred to House Administration
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| June 16, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by David E. Price (D-N.C.) |