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S. 482 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010

Senate Campaign Disclosure Parity Act

S. 482 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Feb 25, 2009, sponsored by Russell Feingold with 41 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
Feb 25, 2009
Co-sponsors
41
Policy area
Government Operations and Politics

What it does

Senate Campaign Disclosure Parity Act - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require Senate candidates to file election-related designations, statements, and reports in electronic form. Requires the Secretary of the Senate to forward a copy of any electronically filed designation, statement, or report to the Federal Election Commission within one working day (instead of the current two working days) after receiv…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Russell Feingold (D-WI). Co-sponsors: 28 Democrats, 12 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 25, 2009
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Passed the House—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 25. (Feb 26, 2009)

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