H.R. 3954

Referred to Committee

Empower Act of 2017

Introduced 10/4/2017•115th Congress•House

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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

10/4/2017 • House

Summary

Empower Act of 2017

This bill modifies the system for the public financing of presidential elections, including by (1) providing for 600% matching funds for campaign contributions that are smaller contributions; and (2) requiring a candidate, as a condition of eligibility for public financing, to agree not to accept certain bundled contributions or contributions of more than $1,000 from any person. The bill also modifies other election-related provisions, such as by expanding disclosure requirements related to certain bundled contributions made to presidential campaigns.

Introduced in House • 10/4/2017

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics

Accounting and auditingCivil actions and liabilityConstitution and constitutional amendmentsElections, voting, political campaign regulationGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsInflation and pricesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaJudicial review and appealsMembers of CongressPolitical advertisingPolitical parties and affiliationPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsPublic participation and lobbyingTax administration and collection, taxpayers