SR-301, S.271, Federal Election Campaign Act

COMMITTEE ON RULES AND ADMINISTRATION UNITED STATES SENATE

Tuesday, March 8, 2005 9:30 a.m. SR-301, Russell Senate Office Building

Hearing to examine and discuss S.271, a bill which reforms the regulatory and reporting structure of organizations registered under Section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code.

WITNESS LIST

The Honorable Russell D. Feingold United States Senate Washington, DC

The Honorable John McCain United States Senate Washington, DC

Scott E. Thomas Chairman Federal Election Commission Washington, DC

David M. Mason Commissioner Federal Election Commission Washington, DC

Professor Frances R. Hill University of Miami School of Law Coral Gables, FL

Robert F. Bauer Chair, Political Law Group Perkins Coie, LLP Washington, DC

Michael J. Malbin Executive Director Campaign Finance Institute Washington, DC

S.271, Title: A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to clarify when organizations described in section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 must register as political committees, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen McCain, John [AZ] (introduced 2/2/2005), Cosponsors (9) and Bill Summary & Status for the 109th Congress