Bipartisan Campaign Finance Reform Act of 2001

1/16/2023, 10:48 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 380

Bipartisan Campaign Finance 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, increasing the contribution limit for State committees of political parties and the aggregate individual contribution limit.

Prohibits a committee of a political party, after party nomination of a candidate, from making both coordinated and independent expenditures to the candidate during the election cycle.

Requires a coordinated activity to be considered a contribution to the candidate and an expenditure by the candidate.

Prohibits the deposit (except in escrow accounts) or negotiation of contributions from a person making aggregate contributions exceeding $200 annually by a candidate's authorized committee, unless the information required of and disclosed by the contributor is complete.

Establishes: (1) time frames (with certain exceptions) for filing of statements with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) by certain persons who make aggregate disbursements exceeding $50,000 annually (of soft money) for specified Federal election activities expressing support for or opposition to a Federal office candidate or a political party; and (2) a voluntary personal funds expenditure limit of $50,000 for eligible congressional candidates.

Sets forth disclaimers to affirm equal participation of eligible voters in campaigns and elections for Federal office.

Establishes: (1) a clearinghouse of specified public information on political activities of foreign principals and their agents; and (2) the Independent Commission on Campaign Finance Reform.

Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit White House political fundraising.

Expresses the sense of Congress on "controlling legal authority" concerning use of Federal property to raise campaign funds.

Amends the Federal criminal code to establish criminal penalties for anyone who solicits or receives anything of value for providing a person with access to specified Federal property.

Amends FECA to require political committees of national political parties (for use of Air Force One by the President, Vice President, or an executive department head) and candidates for Federal office (who don't already hold Federal office) to reimburse the Federal government for use of Government property for fundraising and campaign-related travel.

Amends FECA to prohibit campaigns from providing cash to individuals to encourage turnout on election day (walking around money)

Mandates imprisonment for certain FECA violations.

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit presidential and vice presidential candidates certified to receive public financing from coordinating expenditures for issue advocacy unless the funds used are subject to FECA.

Provides for expulsion of Members of the House of Representatives convicted of violating FECA's foreign national contribution prohibitions.

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Current Status of Bill HR 380

Bill HR 380 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 31, 2001. Bill HR 380 was introduced during Congress 107 and was introduced to the House on January 31, 2001.  Bill HR 380's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations. as of March 15, 2001

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 380

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
164
Democrat Cosponsors
136
Republican Cosponsors
27
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 380

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

Administrative procedureAdministrative remediesAge (Law)Agriculture and FoodAliensAppellate procedureArmed Forces and National SecurityArts, Culture, ReligionAuditingBuilding constructionCampaign contributorsCampaign finance reformCampaign fundsCapitol (Washington, D.C.)Charitable contributionsCivil actions and liabilityCommunity service (Punishment)CongressCongressional candidatesCongressional electionsCongressional ethicsCongressional mailCongressional office buildingsCongressional reporting requirementsConspiracyConstitutional amendmentsConstitutional lawCrime and Law EnforcementData banksEconomics and Public FinanceElection fraudElectronic data interchangeElectronic government informationElectronic mail systemsEvidence (Law)Executive reorganizationExpedited congressional procedureFacsimile transmissionFamiliesFederal Election CommissionFederal employeesFederal office buildingsFinance and Financial SectorFinancial statementsFines (Penalties)Foreign agentsForfeitureFranking privilegeFund raisingGiftsGovernment aircraftGovernment employees' political activitiesGovernment paperworkGovernment propertyGovernment publicityGovernment travelGovernment trust fundsGovernment vehiclesGovernmental investigationsHonorariaHouse rules and procedureHousing and Community DevelopmentIdentification devicesImmigrationInternational AffairsInternetLabor and EmploymentLabor union financesLabor union political activitiesLawLegislationLegislative resolutionsLobbyingMandatory sentencesMembers of Congress (House)Military aircraftMisconduct in officeMusicNamesNonprofit organizationsPolitical advertisingPolitical consultantsPolitical partiesPresidential candidatesPresidential commissionsPresidential electionsPresidential ethicsPrimariesPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesPublic recordsRadio in politicsRemoval of officialsScience, Technology, CommunicationsSenate rules and procedureSentences (Criminal procedure)Social WelfareSoft moneySupreme CourtSupreme Court jurisdictionTax-exempt organizationsTaxationTelevision in politicsTransportation and Public WorksTravel costsUnfair labor practicesUnion duesVice PresidentsVoter registrationVoter turnoutVoting ageWhite House (Washington, D.C.)

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 380

Bipartisan Campaign Finance Reform Act of 2001To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to reform the financing of campaigns for elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.Bipartisan Campaign Finance Reform Act of 2001Campaign Finance Reform bill
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