US HB1613 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Introduced on March 7 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-03-07 - Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Pending: House Administration Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 7 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-03-07 - Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Pending: House Administration Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Directs the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to select three states to operate voucher pilot programs under which individuals who are eligible to vote may receive $25 vouchers toward contributions to the congressional candidates of their choice. Each participating state must (1) establish a commission or designate an existing entity to oversee and implement its pilot program, (2) carry out a public awareness campaign, and (3) submit reports to the FEC about the operation and effectiveness of its pilot program. Upon receiving a preliminary report from a participating state, the FEC must reimburse the state for the costs of operating its pilot program.
Title
Democracy Dollars Act
Sponsors
Rep. Pramila Jayapal [D-WA] | Rep. Suzan DelBene [D-WA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2019-03-07 | House | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. |
2019-03-07 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
HB1 (Related) 2019-03-14 - Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 39.
Subjects
Congressional oversight
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Federal Election Commission (FEC)
Government operations and politics
Government studies and investigations
Public participation and lobbying
State and local government operations
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Federal Election Commission (FEC)
Government operations and politics
Government studies and investigations
Public participation and lobbying
State and local government operations
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1613/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1613/BILLS-116hr1613ih.pdf |