0
0
0
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.
4/7/2025, 3:36 PM
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
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 749
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 749
Latest Bills
TRAPS Act
Bill HR 4936September 18, 2026
Apples to Apples Comparison Act of 2025
Bill HR 4093September 18, 2026
American Lending Fairness Act of 2026
Bill HR 7866September 18, 2026
Civil Investigative Demand Reform Act of 2025
Bill HR 1653September 18, 2026
American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026
Bill HR 8957September 18, 2026
Preventive Health Savings Act
Bill HR 4464September 18, 2026
PEARL Act
Bill HR 9327September 18, 2026
Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Program Pilot Act
Bill HR 5439September 18, 2026
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 117 West Lovett Street in Charlotte, Michigan, as the "Francis C. Flaherty Post Office Building".
Bill HR 9570September 18, 2026
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1019 Avenue H in Fort Madison, Iowa, as the "Martin L. Graber Post Office".
Bill HR 4707September 18, 2026
