A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to clarify when organizations described in section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 must register as political committees, and for other purposes.
527 Reform Act of 2006 - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to subject to its requirements as a political committee any applicable 527 organization.
Excludes from the meaning of 527 organization for these purposes any committee, club, association, or other group of persons organized to influence: (1) the selection, nomination, election, appointment, or confirmation of one or more candidates to non-federal or non-elected office; or (2) any state or local ballot measure.
Denies exception from treatment as an applicable 527 organization to any such a committee, club, association, or other groups of persons which makes disbursements aggregating more than $1,000 for: (1) a public communication that promotes, supports, attacks, or opposes a clearly identified candidate for federal office during the one year period ending on the date of the general election for the office sought by the clearly identified candidate; or (2) certain voter drive activity.
Sets forth rules for allocation and funding by a political committee for certain expenses relating to federal and non-federal activities.
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 392.
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and 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.
Laid on the table. See S. 2349 for further action.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1880)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 107.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6738-6744)
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S905-906)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held.
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