H.R. 4010 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
DISCLOSE 2012 Act
H.R. 4010 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Feb 9, 2012, sponsored by Chris Van Hollen with 165 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 9, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 165
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Disclosure of Information on Spending on Campaigns Leads to Open and Secure Elections Act of 2012 or DISCLOSE 2012 Act - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to redefine the term "independent expenditure" as an expenditure by a person that, when taken as a whole, expressly advocates the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate, or is the functional equivalent of express advocacy because it can be interp…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Chris Van Hollen (D-MD). Co-sponsors: 165 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 9, 2012
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Van Hollen. Petition No: 112-4. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/112/lrc/pd/petitions/DisPet0004.xml">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.) (Jul 12, 2012)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Committee on House Administration
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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