Fair Elections Now Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 26, 2017)
Fair Elections Now Act
This bill establishes the Fair Elections Fund, which shall provide funding to Senate candidates who meet specified conditions and agree to abide by certain requirements, such as limits on types of campaign funding sources and a minimum number of appearances in public debates. The bill also (1) revises provisions related to broadcasts of Senate campaign advertisements, (2) provides a tax credit for individuals who make certain types of Senate campaign contributions, and (3) imposes a tax on certain U.S. government contracts.
What just happenedJul 26, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4303-4310)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJul 26, 2017
- Jul 26, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4303-4310)
Finance Committee - Jul 26, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate