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To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit criminal corporations from making disbursements of funds in connection with a campaign for election for Federal, State, or local office.

USA115th CongressHR-658| House 
| Updated: 1/24/2017
Keith Ellison

Keith Ellison

Democratic Representative

Minnesota

Cosponsors (1)
Eric Swalwell (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protect Democracy From Criminal Corporations Act This bill 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) enters into an agreement with the Department of Justice to resolve a charge regarding such an offense if the agreement includes a requirement that the corporation make a payment equal to or greater than $1 million.
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Timeline
Jan 24, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 24, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • January 24, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • January 24, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Government Operations and Politics

Business ethicsCongressional electionsCorporate finance and managementElections, voting, political campaign regulationFraud offenses and financial crimes

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit criminal corporations from making disbursements of funds in connection with a campaign for election for Federal, State, or local office.

USA115th CongressHR-658| House 
| Updated: 1/24/2017
Protect Democracy From Criminal Corporations Act This bill 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) enters into an agreement with the Department of Justice to resolve a charge regarding such an offense if the agreement includes a requirement that the corporation make a payment equal to or greater than $1 million.
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Timeline
Jan 24, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 24, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • January 24, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • January 24, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Keith Ellison

Keith Ellison

Democratic Representative

Minnesota

Cosponsors (1)
Eric Swalwell (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Business ethicsCongressional electionsCorporate finance and managementElections, voting, political campaign regulationFraud offenses and financial crimes