A bill to establish the offices of members of the Federal Election Commission as officers appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, and for other purposes.
Federal Election Campaign Act Amendments - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1974 to establish as an independent establishment of the Executive Branch the Federal Election Commission whose members are the Secretary of the Senate (ex officio), the Clerk of the House (ex officio), and six members appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Provides that no more than three members appointed by the President may be affiliated with the same political party.
Sets members' terms at six years with the term of one member expiring every year.
States that members will be chosen from among individuals who are not currently elected or appointed as officers and employees of any branch of the Government of the United States, except current members of the Federal Election Commission.
Referred to House Committee on House Administration.
Introduced in Senate
Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.
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