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H.R.4053: Empower Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced July 25, 2019
- Latest Major Action Aug. 28, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 25, 2019
Bill Summary
Empower Act of 2019 This bill modifies the system for the public financing of presidential primary and general elections. The bill (1) increases the amount of matching funds for participating candidates by matching the first $200 of contributions by individuals to a candidate at a 6:1 ratio; (2) eliminates spending limits on participating candidates; (3) allows the national committee of a political party to make expenditures of up to $100...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Aug. 28, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Aug. 28, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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July 25, 2019 |
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, 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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July 25, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by David E. Price (D-N.C.) |