Political Reform Act of 1974: top contributors: disclosures.
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Two Thirds
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Overview
This bill amends the Political Reform Act of 1974 to update disclosure requirements for political advertisements. Specifically, it increases the number of top contributors that must be disclosed from three to five for mass mailings. It also clarifies definitions related to print and electronic media advertisements, allowing for shortened names and abbreviations of contributors, and adjusts wording for statements regarding candidate authorization. Finally, it clarifies that no reimbursement is required for costs associated with implementing these changes.
Key provisions
- Requires disclosure of the top 5 contributors for mass mailings instead of the top 3.
- Clarifies the definition of a ‘print advertisement’ to include yard signs and billboards.
- Permits shortening of committee names and contributor names using approved abbreviations.
- Allows for adjusted text formatting on printed advertisements to avoid separate horizontal lines for disclosures.
- Shortens statements regarding candidate authorization.
- Specifies the order in which required disclosures must appear on advertisements.
- No reimbursement is required for costs associated with implementing the changes.
- Declares that the bill furthers the purposes of the Political Reform Act of 1974.
Who is affected
- Political Committees
- Candidates
- Campaign Finance Reformers
- Voters
- Government Agencies
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