Protect Democracy From Criminal Corporations Act

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jan 21, 2015

Protect Democracy From Criminal Corporations Act

Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit a corporation from making a disbursement of funds in connection with a campaign for election for federal, state, or local office for six years after the corporation: (1) is finally convicted of conspiracy to commit an offense against, or to defraud, the United States or any other felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust; or (2) that has been charged with such an offense enters into a non-prosecution agreement, a deferred prosecution agreement, or any other agreement with the Attorney General to resolve such charge if the agreement includes a requirement that the corporation make a payment equal to or greater than $1 million.

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Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5] · D–MN

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Committee on House Administration

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Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15]

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Jan 21, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Jan 21, 2015
Introduced in House
Jan 21, 2015
Introduced in House

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HR 658 · Protect Democracy From Criminal Corporations Act

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