H.R. 3032 would 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.

== Detailed Summary ==

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Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to permit candidates for election to federal office to: (1) designate an individual for each of a candiate's authorized campaign committees who will be authorized to disburse funds of the committee in the event of the candidate's death; and (2) designate another individual to carry out the responsibilities of the designated individual in the event of the death or incapacity of the designated individual or the designated individual's unwillingness to carry out the responsibilities.

Prescribes procedures for filing and revoking such a designation. Permits the filing of a designation to contain the candidate's instructions regarding the disbursement of funds.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 7/15/2008: Passed/agreed7/16/2008: Referred to in House.Senate committee. Status: On motion to suspendReceived in the rulesSenate and pass the bill, as amended AgreedRead twice and referred to by voice vote.the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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== Points in Favor ==

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== Points Against ==

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