H.R. 1298 (110th): Push Poll Disclosure Act of 2007

Introduced:
Mar 01, 2007 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Rep. Thomas “Tom” Petri [R-WI6]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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This bill was introduced on March 1, 2007, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

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Introduced Mar 01, 2007
Cosponsors
13 cosponsors (9D, 4R) (show)
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Full Title

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require persons conducting Federal election polls by telephone to disclose certain information to respondents and the Federal Election Commission.

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Last updated Mar 01, 2007.
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3/1/2007--Introduced.
Push Poll Disclosure Act of 2007 - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require any person who conducts a federal election poll by telephone or electronic device to: (1) disclose to each respondent the identity of the person paying the poll expenses; and (2) report to the Federal Election Commission the poll's total cost and all its funding sources (if not otherwise to be made public), the total number of households contacted, and a copy of the poll questions.

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  • Title 2: THE CONGRESS
  • Chapter 14: FEDERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGNS
  • Subchapter I: DISCLOSURE OF FEDERAL CAMPAIGN FUNDS
  • Section 431: Definitions