H.R. 3954 · 115th Congress
Empower Act of 2017
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- David Price
- Introduced
- 2017-10-04
- Latest action
- 2017-10-04 · Introduced in House
Summary
Empower Act of 2017
This bill modifies the system for the public financing of presidential elections, including by (1) providing for 600% matching funds for campaign contributions that are smaller contributions; and (2) requiring a candidate, as a condition of eligibility for public financing, to agree not to accept certain bundled contributions or contributions of more than $1,000 from any person. The bill also modifies other election-related provisions, such as by expanding disclosure requirements related to certain bundled contributions made to presidential campaigns.