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A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to extend the Administrative Fine Program for certain reporting violations.
3/8/2024, 1:31 PM
Summary of Bill S 2747
Bill 118 s 2747, also known as the Administrative Fine Program Extension Act, aims to make changes to the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971. The main purpose of this bill is to extend the Administrative Fine Program, which is currently in place for certain reporting violations related to federal election campaigns.
The Administrative Fine Program allows the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to impose fines on individuals or organizations that fail to comply with reporting requirements for campaign contributions and expenditures. This program is designed to ensure transparency and accountability in the electoral process by penalizing those who do not accurately report their financial activities.
If passed, Bill 118 s 2747 would extend the Administrative Fine Program for an additional period of time, allowing the FEC to continue enforcing reporting requirements and holding violators accountable. This extension is seen as necessary to maintain the integrity of the campaign finance system and prevent potential abuses of the electoral process. Overall, the Administrative Fine Program Extension Act is a bipartisan effort to strengthen campaign finance regulations and promote transparency in federal elections. By extending the program, lawmakers hope to deter violations of reporting requirements and uphold the principles of fair and honest elections.
The Administrative Fine Program allows the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to impose fines on individuals or organizations that fail to comply with reporting requirements for campaign contributions and expenditures. This program is designed to ensure transparency and accountability in the electoral process by penalizing those who do not accurately report their financial activities.
If passed, Bill 118 s 2747 would extend the Administrative Fine Program for an additional period of time, allowing the FEC to continue enforcing reporting requirements and holding violators accountable. This extension is seen as necessary to maintain the integrity of the campaign finance system and prevent potential abuses of the electoral process. Overall, the Administrative Fine Program Extension Act is a bipartisan effort to strengthen campaign finance regulations and promote transparency in federal elections. By extending the program, lawmakers hope to deter violations of reporting requirements and uphold the principles of fair and honest elections.
Congressional Summary of S 2747
This act extends through December 31, 2033, the statutory authorization for the Federal Election Commission Administration Fine Program. This program provides expedited enforcement for late and nonfiled campaign finance disclosure reports.
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Current Status of Bill S 2747
Bill S 2747 is currently in the status of Signed by President since December 19, 2023. Bill S 2747 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 7, 2023. Bill S 2747's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 118-26. as of December 19, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2747
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2747
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsPotential Impact Areas
- Civil actions and liability
- Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
- Government information and archives
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2747
A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to extend the Administrative Fine Program for certain reporting violations.
A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to extend the Administrative Fine Program for certain reporting violations.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2747
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