Protect Democracy From Criminal Corporations Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 24, 2017)
Protect Democracy From Criminal Corporations Act
This bill amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit a corporation from making a disbursement of funds in connection with a campaign for election for federal, state, or local office for six years after the corporation: (1) is finally convicted of conspiracy to commit an offense against, or to defraud, the United States or any other felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust; or (2) enters into an agreement with the Department of Justice to resolve a charge regarding such an offense if the agreement includes a requirement that the corporation make a payment equal to or greater than $1 million.
What just happenedJan 24, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 24, 2017
- Jan 24, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Committee on House Administration - Jan 24, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 24, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House