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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · May 23, 1997
Campaign Finance Reform Commission Act of 1997 - Establishes the Federal Election Law Reform Commission to: (1) identify the appropriate goals and values for Federal election campaign finance laws; (2) evaluate the extent to which the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (FECA) has promoted or hindered the attainment of the goals identified; and (3) make recommendations to the Congress for the achievement of those goals, taking into consideration the impact of FECA. Requires the Commission to submit to the Congress: (1) a report on Commission activities; and (2) a draft of legislation (including technical and conforming provisions) recommended by the Commission to amend FECA and any other law relating to elections for Federal office. Sets forth procedures for congressional consideration of legislation under fast-track rules. Authorizes appropriations.
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Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI] · D–WI
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5129-5130)
Introduced in Senate
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