Senate Bill 2257
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Fair Elections Now Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 24, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2257
Congress
116
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Government Operations and Politics
Primary focus of measure is government administration, including agency organization, contracting, facilities and property, information management and services; rulemaking and administrative law; elections and political activities; government employees and officials; Presidents; ethics and public participation; postal service. Measures concerning agency appropriations and the budget process may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
Dick Durbin
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Summary
Fair Elections Now Act of 2019
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. The bill also revises provisions related to broadcasts of Senate campaign advertisements and imposes a tax on certain U.S. government contracts.
July 24, 2019
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07/24/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S5065-5070)
07/24/2019
Introduced in Senate
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Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:25 PM