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S. 3295 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010

DISCLOSE Act

S. 3295 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Apr 30, 2010, sponsored by Charles E. Schumer with 49 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
Apr 30, 2010
Co-sponsors
49
Policy area
Government Operations and Politics

What it does

Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act or the DISCLOSE Act - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (FECA) to prohibit: (1) independent expenditures and payments for electioneering communications by government contractors if the value of the contract is at least $50,000; and (2) recipients of assistance under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) of the Emergency Economic Stabiliza…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Charles E. Schumer (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 47 Democrats, 1 Independent.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedApr 30, 2010
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Passed the House—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3029-3031) (May 3, 2010)

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