H.R. 269 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
Fair Elections Now Act
H.R. 269 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on Jan 15, 2013, sponsored by John A. Yarmuth with 69 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 15, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 69
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Fair Elections Now Act - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (FECA) with respect to: candidate benefits of fair elections financing of House of Representatives election campaigns; allocations to candidates from the Fair Elections Fund established by this Act; 500% matching payments to candidates for certain small dollar contributions; Fund allocation eligibility requirements; certification of a federal election ca…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John A. Yarmuth (D-KY). Co-sponsors: 68 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 15, 2013
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (Jan 15, 2013)
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Committees
- Committee on House Administration
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