House Bill 1572
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Democracy Dollars Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 3, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1572
Congress
117
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Government Operations and Politics
Primary focus of measure is government administration, including agency organization, contracting, facilities and property, information management and services; rulemaking and administrative law; elections and political activities; government employees and officials; Presidents; ethics and public participation; postal service. Measures concerning agency appropriations and the budget process may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Democracy Dollars Act
This bill directs the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to select three states to operate voucher pilot programs under which individuals who are eligible to vote may receive $25 vouchers toward contributions to the congressional candidates of their choice. Each participating state must (1) establish a commission or designate an existing entity to oversee and implement its pilot program, (2) carry out a public awareness campaign, and (3) submit reports to the FEC about the operation and effectiveness of its pilot program.
Upon receiving a preliminary report from a participating state, the FEC must reimburse the state for the costs of operating its pilot program.
March 3, 2021
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03/03/2021
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
03/03/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:46:22 PM