S-1640 : Still Just a Bill


Fair Elections Now Act

This bill establishes the Fair Elections Fund, which shall provide funding to Senate candidates who meet specified conditions and agree to abide by certain requirements, such as limits on types of campaign funding sources and a minimum number of appearances in public debates. The bill also (1) revises provisions related to broadcasts of Senate campaign advertisements, (2) provides a tax credit for individuals who make certain types of Senate campaign contributions, and (3) imposes a tax on certain U.S. government contracts.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-07-26IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4303-4310)Senate
2017-07-26IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Government Operations and Politics
Related Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
  • Congressional elections
  • Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
  • Government information and archives
  • Government trust funds
  • House of Representatives
  • Income tax credits
  • Inflation and prices
  • Judicial review and appeals
  • Licensing and registrations
  • Political parties and affiliation
  • Public contracts and procurement
  • Sales and excise taxes
  • Senate
  • Supreme Court
Related Geographic Entities
Related Organizations
  • Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
  • Federal Election Commission (FEC)

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