Apprehension of Tainted Money Act of 2002

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require the Federal Election Commission to establish and administer an escrow account for certain campaign contributions that a political committee intends to return to the contributor, and for other purposes.

Subjects

Government Operations and Politics

Summary

Apprehension of Tainted Money Act of 2002 - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to direct the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to establish a single interest-bearing escrow account for contributions of $500 or more that are given to the committee with the request that they be returned to the contributor. Authorizes the FEC to require the use of amounts placed in escrow to cover fines, penalties, and costs of investigation. Requires the FEC to return a contribution deposited in escrow to the contributor if it will not be used for such purposes.

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Legislative Actions

2002-02-12
Introduced in House
2002-02-12
Introduced in House
2002-02-12
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2002-02-12
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2002-02-12
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2002-03-18
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

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