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HR 406 112th Congress House

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to permit candidates for election for Federal office to designate an individual who will be authorized to disburse funds of the authorized campaign…

Official title: To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to permit candidates for election for Federal office to designate an individual who will be authorized to di… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to permit candidates for election for Federal office to designate an individual who will be authorized to disburse funds of the authorized campaign committees of the candidate in the event of the death of the candidate.

Introduced: January 24, 2011 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 112th Congress (2011–2012) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 11, 2012
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Sep 10, 2012
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5743)
Sep 10, 2012
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5743)
Sep 10, 2012
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 406.
Sep 10, 2012
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5743-5744)
Sep 10, 2012
Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 10, 2012
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 30, 2012
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 452.
Jul 30, 2012
Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 112-628.
Jul 19, 2012
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jul 19, 2012
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 1, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Elections.
Jan 24, 2011
Introduced in House
Jan 24, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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 Latest action September 11, 2012

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 406: To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to permit candidates for election for Federal office to designate an individual who will be authorized to disburse funds of the authorized campaign committees of the candidate in the event of the death of the candidate.. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-406/
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"H.R. 406: To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to permit candidates for election for Federal office to designate an individual who will be authorized to disburse funds of the authorized campaign committees of the candidate in the event of the death of the candidate.." 112th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-406/.
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H.R. 406, 112th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-406/.
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[H.R. 406: To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to permit candidates for election for Federal office to designate an individual who will be authorized to disburse funds of the authorized campaign committees of the candidate in the event of the death of the candidate.](https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-406/)
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