Protect Democracy From Criminal Corporations Act

Summary

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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Timeline

1. 21 January 2015

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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2. 21 January 2015

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 21 January 2015

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 21 January 2015 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 21 January 2015

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• Introduced in House

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Sponsors

• Keith Ellison · D · Sponsor
• Eric Swalwell · D · Cosponsor
• · hsha00 · Standing

Related records

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