House Bill 8718
116th Congress(2019-2020)
To extend the statute of limitations for offenses under the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 30, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8718
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.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
October 30, 2020
10/30/2020
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
10/30/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:27 PM