Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002

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Congressional Summary of HR 2356

Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2001 - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (FECA) to prohibit the solicitation of soft money (not subject to FECA) by political parties and to increase the contribution limit for State committees of political parties and the aggregate individual contribution limit.

Prohibits a political party committee from making both coordinated and independent expenditures to a nominated candidate during the election cycle.

Requires: (1) every person who makes a disbursement for the direct costs of producing and airing electioneering communications in an aggregate amount exceeding $10,000 during any calendar year to file a statement with the Federal Election Commission; and (2) a coordinated expenditure or other disbursement made by any person in connection with a candidate's election to be considered a contribution to and an expenditure by the candidate.

Amends the Federal criminal code to revise the prohibition against campaign fundraising on Federal property.

Amends FECA concerning contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with Federal, State, or local elections.

Increases individual contribution limits if the opposition personal funds amount with respect to a Senate candidate exceeds a specified threshold amount.

Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that the charges made for the use of any television broadcast station, or by a cable or satellite television service provider, to any legally qualified candidate for public office in connection with such candidate's campaign shall not exceed the station's lowest charge for time for the same period.

Increases the limits on certain individual contributions.

Requires disclosure of donations over $200 to a President-elect's inaugural committee. Prohibits foreign national donations to such a committee.

Prohibits the fraudulent solicitation of funds.

Increases specified penalties for FECA violations and the statute of limitations for certain violations.

Current Status of Bill HR 2356

Bill HR 2356 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 28, 2001. Bill HR 2356 was introduced during Congress 107 and was introduced to the House on June 28, 2001.  Bill HR 2356's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 107-155. as of March 27, 2002

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2356

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2356

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

Administrative procedureAliensAppellate procedureArizonaAuditingBuilding constructionBusiness and politicsBusiness recordsCable televisionCampaign contributorsCampaign fundsCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommerceComputer softwareComputers and governmentComputers in politicsCongressCongressional candidatesCongressional election statisticsCongressional electionsCongressional investigationsCongressional reporting requirementsConspiracyConstruction costsCorporationsCrime and Law EnforcementDirect broadcast satellitesDistrict courtsEconomics and Public FinanceElection fraudElection lawElectronic data interchangeElectronic government informationFamiliesFederal Election CommissionFederal employeesFederal office buildingsFederal officialsFinance and Financial SectorFines (Penalties)Freedom of informationFund raisingGiftsGovernment employees' political activitiesGovernment paperworkGovernment publicityIdentification devicesImmigrantsImmigrationIncome taxIndexing (Economic policy)InjunctionsInternetJudicial review of administrative actsLabor and EmploymentLabor union financesLabor union political activitiesLawLegislationLimitation of actionsLoansMaineMembers of CongressMinorsMisconduct in officeNegative campaigningNewspapersParties to actionsPeriodicalsPolitical action committeesPolitical advertisingPolitical partiesPresidential candidatesPresidential election statisticsPresidential electionsPresidential ethicsPresidential inaugurationsRadio in politicsRadio stationsScience, Technology, CommunicationsSentences (Criminal procedure)Sentencing guidelinesSoft moneySpace activitiesState lawsSupreme CourtTax-exempt organizationsTaxationTelecommunication ratesTelevision in politicsTelevision relay systemsTelevision stationsU.S. Sentencing CommissionUnfair labor practicesUnion duesVice PresidentsVoter registrationVoter turnoutWeb sites

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2356

Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide bipartisan campaign reform.Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002Bipartisan Campaign Finance Reform billCampaign Finance Reform billBipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2001Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2001
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