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S.1176: EMPOWER Act of 2015
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced April 30, 2015
- Latest Major Action April 30, 2015
- See the seven similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - April 30, 2015
Bill Summary
Empowering Mass Participation to Offset the Wealthy's Electoral Role Act of 2015 or the EMPOWER Act of 2015 Amends the Internal Revenue Code and the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to revise the system of public financing for presidential primary and general elections occurring after January 1, 2016. Increases the amount of matching funds for presidential primaries from a one-to-one match to a six-to-one match for contributions of $250...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 30, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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| April 30, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Tom Udall (D-N.M.) |