Pub. L. 115-386 - An act to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to extend through 2023 the authority of the Federal Election Commission to impose civil money penalties on the basis of a schedule of penalties established and published by the Commission.

115th Congress

Affects: 52 U.S.C. §§ 30109

SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY AUTHORITY OF FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION THROUGH 2023.

(a) Section 309(a)(4)(C)(v) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30109(a)(4)(C)(v)) is amended by striking “December 31, 2018” and inserting “December 31, 2023”.

(b) The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the earlier of—

(b)(1) December 31, 2018; or

(b)(2) the date of the enactment of this Act.

Legislative History

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 7120:

CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 164 (2018):

Nov. 27, considered and passed House.

Dec. 12, considered and passed Senate.