H.R. 7120 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to extend through 2023 the authority of the Federal Election Commission to impose civil money penalties on the basis of a schedule of penalties established and published by the Commission.
H.R. 7120 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Nov 13, 2018, sponsored by Gregg Harper with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Nov 13, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 115-386
What it does
This bill amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to extend through 2023 the administrative penalty authority of the Federal Election Commission.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Gregg Harper (R-MS). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 13, 2018
- Passed the HouseNov 27, 2018
- Passed the SenateDec 12, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentDec 21, 2018
- Became lawDec 21, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-386. (Dec 21, 2018)
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Committees
- Committee on House Administration
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