Bill116th CongressFiled Oct 30, 2020Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 8718
To extend the statute of limitations for offenses under the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 30, 2020)
This bill extends the statute of limitations for civil and criminal violations of federal campaign finance laws.
Specifically, it extends the statute of limitations for civil violations from 5 years to 15 years, and for criminal violations from 5 years to 10 years.
What just happenedOct 30, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14](D-CA)Sponsor
7 cosponsors7 D
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- Introduced in HouseOct 30, 2020
- Oct 30, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Committee on House Administration - Oct 30, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Oct 30, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House