United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 406 — To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to permit candidates for election for Federal office to designate an individual who will be authorized to disburse funds of the authorized campaign committees of the candidate in the event of the death of the candidate.

Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to permit candidates for election to federal office to: (1) designate an individual for each of a candiate's authorized campaign committees who will be authorized to disburse funds of the committee in the event of the candidate's death, and (2) designate another individual to carry out the responsibilities of the designated individual in the event of the death or incapacity of the designated individual or the designated individual's unwillingness to carry out the responsibilities. Prescribes procedures for filing and revoking such a designation. Permits the filing of a designation to contain the candidate's instructions regarding the disbursement of funds.

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Action History

  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

  2. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5743)

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 406.

  5. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5743-5744)

  6. Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  7. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 452.

  8. Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 112-628.

  9. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  10. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  11. Referred to the Subcommittee on Elections.

  12. Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 406 do?
Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to permit candidates for election to federal office to: (1) designate an individual for each of a candiate's authorized campaign committees who will be authorized to disburse funds of the committee in the event of the candidate's death, and (2) designate another individual to carry out the responsibilities of the designated individual in the event of the death or incapacity of the designated individual or the designated individual's unwillingness to carry out the responsibilities. Prescribes procedures for filing and revoking such a designation. Permits the filing of a designation to contain the candidate's instructions regarding the disbursement of funds.
Who sponsors HR 406?
HR 406 is sponsored by Walter Jones (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 406?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 406?
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