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S.1585: DISCLOSE Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced July 19, 2017
- Latest Major Action July 19, 2017
- See the nine similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
45 (43 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - July 19, 2017
Bill Summary
Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2017 or the DISCLOSE Act of 2017 This bill amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (FECA) to ban campaign contributions and expenditures by corporations that are controlled, influenced, or owned by foreign nationals. The bill redefines the term "independent expenditure" to include an expenditure that is the functional equivalent of express advocacy because it...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 19, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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| July 19, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) |