Fair Elections Now Act of 2022

2/22/2023, 10:43 AM

Congressional Summary of S 5277

Fair Elections Now Act of 2022

This bill establishes the Freedom from Influence Fund, which shall provide funding to Senate candidates who meet specified conditions and agree to abide by certain requirements, such as limits on types of campaign funding sources. The bill also imposes a tax on certain U.S. government contracts.

Current Status of Bill S 5277

Bill S 5277 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 15, 2022. Bill S 5277 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on December 15, 2022.  Bill S 5277's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of December 15, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5277

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
9
Democrat Cosponsors
8
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5277

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5277

Fair Elections Now Act of 2022Fair Elections Now Act of 2022A bill to reform the financing of Senate elections, and for other purposes.
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