S. 3369 (112th): Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2012

Introduced:
Jul 10, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse [D-RI]
Status:
Died (Failed Cloture)

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Status

This bill was introduced in a previous session of Congress but was killed due to a failed vote for cloture, under a fast-track vote called "suspension", or while resolving differences on July 16, 2012.

Progress
Introduced Jul 10, 2012
Reported by Committee Jul 11, 2012
Failed Cloture Jul 16, 2012
Votes

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 3369
Jul 16, 2012 6:08 p.m.
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected 51/44

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 3369
Jul 17, 2012 3:05 p.m.
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected 53/45

Cosponsors
40 cosponsors (39D, 1I) (show)
Full Title

A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, Super PACs and other entities, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Jul 11, 2012.
22 pages

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7/10/2012--Introduced.
Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2012 or DISCLOSE Act of 2012 - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (FECA) to redefine the term "independent expenditure" as an expenditure by a person that, when taken as a whole, expressly advocates the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate, or is the functional equivalent of express advocacy because it can be interpreted by a reasonable person only as advocating the election or defeat of a candidate, taking into account whether the communication involved mentions a candidacy, a political party, or a challenger to a candidate, or takes a position on a candidates, qualifications, or fitness for office.
Expands the period during which certain communications are treated as electioneering communications.
Prescribes disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and certain other entities, including a political committee with an account established for the purpose of accepting donations or contributions that do not comply with the contribution limits or source prohibitions under FECA (but only with respect to such accounts).
Repeals the prohibition against political contributions by individuals age 17 or younger.

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