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.
Congressional oversightElections, voting, political campaign regulationFederal Election Commission (FEC)Government studies and investigationsPublic participation and lobbyingState and local government operations
Democracy Dollars Act
USA116th CongressHR-1613| House
| Updated: 3/7/2019
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.
Congressional oversightElections, voting, political campaign regulationFederal Election Commission (FEC)Government studies and investigationsPublic participation and lobbyingState and local government operations