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To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to permit candidates for election for Federal office to designate an individual who will be authorized to disburse funds of the authorized campaign committees of the candidate in the event of the death of the candidate.
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Summary of Bill HR 749
Bill 111 hr 749, also known as the "Federal Election Campaign Act Amendment," aims to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971. The purpose of this amendment is to allow candidates running for Federal office to designate an individual who will be authorized to disburse funds from the candidate's authorized campaign committees in the unfortunate event of the candidate's death.
This amendment is important because it ensures that the funds raised by a candidate for their campaign are not left unused or inaccessible in the event of their passing. By allowing candidates to designate someone to handle the disbursement of funds, it provides a clear and organized process for handling campaign finances in such a situation.
Overall, this amendment seeks to provide a practical solution to a potential issue that could arise during a political campaign. It ensures that the funds raised by a candidate can still be used effectively, even if the candidate is no longer able to oversee their campaign.
This amendment is important because it ensures that the funds raised by a candidate for their campaign are not left unused or inaccessible in the event of their passing. By allowing candidates to designate someone to handle the disbursement of funds, it provides a clear and organized process for handling campaign finances in such a situation.
Overall, this amendment seeks to provide a practical solution to a potential issue that could arise during a political campaign. It ensures that the funds raised by a candidate can still be used effectively, even if the candidate is no longer able to oversee their campaign.
Current Status of Bill HR 749
Bill HR 749 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 28, 2009. Bill HR 749 was introduced during Congress 111 and was introduced to the House on January 28, 2009. Bill HR 749's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. as of April 23, 2009
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 749
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Primary Policy Focus
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 749
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