H.R. 6296 would extend through 2013 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.

== Detailed Summary ==

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Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to extend through calendar 2013 the authority of the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to impose civil monetary penalties.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 7/16/2008: Referred10/2/2008: Passed/agreed to Senate committee.in Senate. Status: Received in thePassed Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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