Bill 118 s 5606, also known as the Federal Election Commission Enforcement Process Reform Act, aims to make changes to the way the Federal Election Commission (FEC) enforces campaign finance laws. The bill specifically focuses on improving the enforcement processes and related provisions under the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971.
One key aspect of the bill is to increase transparency and accountability within the FEC. This includes requiring the FEC to provide more detailed explanations for their enforcement decisions and making these explanations publicly available. The bill also aims to streamline the enforcement process by setting deadlines for the FEC to take action on complaints and ensuring that investigations are conducted in a timely manner.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to strengthen the FEC's ability to enforce campaign finance laws. This includes giving the FEC more authority to issue subpoenas and conduct investigations, as well as increasing penalties for violations of campaign finance laws.
Overall, the goal of Bill 118 s 5606 is to improve the effectiveness of the FEC in enforcing campaign finance laws and promoting transparency in the electoral process. By making these changes, the bill aims to ensure that candidates and political organizations are held accountable for following campaign finance laws and that the public can have confidence in the integrity of the electoral process.