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H.R. 4527 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010

CLEAR Act

H.R. 4527 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Jan 27, 2010, sponsored by Steve Driehaus with 11 co-sponsors.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Jan 27, 2010
Co-sponsors
11
Policy area
Government Operations and Politics

What it does

Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require certain campaign-related radio and television communications paid for by a corporation or labor organization to include a statement identifying the chief executive officer of the corporation or the president of the labor organization.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Steve Driehaus (D-OH). Co-sponsors: 11 Democrats.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJan 27, 2010
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (Jan 27, 2010)

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Committees

  • Committee on House Administration

More

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 4527 (111th Congress): CLEAR Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/111-hr-4527/clear-act (accessed 2026-10-13).

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