Proposal:Democracy Dollars Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	HR 1613
Type of Legislation	House Bill
Congress	116
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

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.

Bill Title

Democracy Dollars Act

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2019-03-07: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
• 2019-03-07: Introduced in House
• 2019-03-07: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.