Fair Elections Act

Summary

Fair Elections Act - Establishes the Fair Elections Commission to study and recommend reforms in the laws relating to elections for Congress. Sets forth as the primary objectives of the Commission: (1) encouraging fair and open congressional elections that provide voters with meaningful information about candidates and issues; (2) eliminating the disproportionate influence of special interest financing of congressional elections; and (3) creating a system in which incumbent Members of Congress do not possess an inherent advantage over challengers. Sets forth fast-track procedures for consideration of such reform legislation. Authorizes appropriations.

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 14 November 1995

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 14 November 1995

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 14 November 1995

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