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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reform the system of public financing for Presidential elections, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-3954| House 
| Updated: 10/4/2017
David E. Price

David E. Price

Democratic Representative

North Carolina

Committee on House Administration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Oct 4, 2017
Introduced in House
Oct 4, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Oct 5, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1929
Introduced in Senate
  • October 4, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • October 4, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.


  • October 5, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1929
    Introduced in Senate

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 115-1931: A bill to reform public financing for Presidential elections and provide for public financing for Congressional elections.
  • HR 115-3537: To reform our government, reduce the grip of special interest, and return our democracy to the American people by increasing transparency and oversight of our elections and government, reforming public financing for Presidential elections and providing for public financing for Congressional elections, and requiring States to conduct Congressional redistricting through independent commissions, and for other purposes.
  • S 115-1929: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reform the system of public financing for Presidential elections, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-3955: To reform public financing for Presidential elections and provide for public financing for Congressional elections.
  • HR 115-3848: To reform our government, reduce the grip of special interest, and return our democracy to the American people by increasing transparency and oversight of our elections and government, reforming public financing for Presidential and Congressional elections, and requiring States to conduct Congressional redistricting through independent commissions, and for other purposes.
  • S 115-1880: A bill to reform our government, reduce the grip of special interest, and return our democracy to the American people by increasing transparency and oversight of our elections and government, reforming public financing for Presidential and Congressional elections, and requiring States to conduct Congressional redistricting through independent commissions, and for other purposes.
Accounting and auditingCivil actions and liabilityConstitution and constitutional amendmentsElections, voting, political campaign regulationGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsInflation and pricesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaJudicial review and appealsMembers of CongressPolitical advertisingPolitical parties and affiliationPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsPublic participation and lobbyingTax administration and collection, taxpayers

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reform the system of public financing for Presidential elections, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-3954| House 
| Updated: 10/4/2017
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.
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Timeline
Oct 4, 2017
Introduced in House
Oct 4, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Oct 5, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1929
Introduced in Senate
  • October 4, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • October 4, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.


  • October 5, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1929
    Introduced in Senate
David E. Price

David E. Price

Democratic Representative

North Carolina

Committee on House Administration

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 115-1931: A bill to reform public financing for Presidential elections and provide for public financing for Congressional elections.
  • HR 115-3537: To reform our government, reduce the grip of special interest, and return our democracy to the American people by increasing transparency and oversight of our elections and government, reforming public financing for Presidential elections and providing for public financing for Congressional elections, and requiring States to conduct Congressional redistricting through independent commissions, and for other purposes.
  • S 115-1929: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reform the system of public financing for Presidential elections, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-3955: To reform public financing for Presidential elections and provide for public financing for Congressional elections.
  • HR 115-3848: To reform our government, reduce the grip of special interest, and return our democracy to the American people by increasing transparency and oversight of our elections and government, reforming public financing for Presidential and Congressional elections, and requiring States to conduct Congressional redistricting through independent commissions, and for other purposes.
  • S 115-1880: A bill to reform our government, reduce the grip of special interest, and return our democracy to the American people by increasing transparency and oversight of our elections and government, reforming public financing for Presidential and Congressional elections, and requiring States to conduct Congressional redistricting through independent commissions, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Accounting and auditingCivil actions and liabilityConstitution and constitutional amendmentsElections, voting, political campaign regulationGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsInflation and pricesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaJudicial review and appealsMembers of CongressPolitical advertisingPolitical parties and affiliationPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsPublic participation and lobbyingTax administration and collection, taxpayers