Total Score: 970/2,100 points (46.2% of maximum possible score)
This bill aims to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to enhance transparency, reduce corruption, and improve the overall integrity of the election process. It involves significant regulatory changes and increases in government oversight and spending to implement new measures. The Act expands government control over election processes and has a moderate impact on personal freedoms and the free market.
| Criteria | Score (out of 100) | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Regulatory Language and New Powers | 75 | Grants new powers to regulate campaign finance and ensure transparency. |
| 2. Mandates on Individuals or Businesses | 70 | Imposes significant mandates on political campaigns and related businesses. |
| 3. Repeal or Modification of Existing Laws | 60 | Modifies existing laws to enhance election integrity and reduce corruption. |
| 4. Funding Provisions and Government Control | 80 | Allocates funding for the implementation and enforcement of new regulations. |
| 5. Powers Granted to Government Agencies | 75 | Grants discretionary powers to agencies overseeing election processes. |
| 6. Penalties and Compliance Mechanisms | 70 | Specifies strict penalties for non-compliance with new campaign finance regulations. |
| 7. Reporting Requirements | 80 | Introduces extensive new reporting requirements for political campaigns and organizations. |
| 8. Sunset Clauses | 30 | Includes sunset clauses for periodic review of the new measures. |
| 9. Authority and Oversight | 75 | Delegates authority to federal agencies to ensure compliance with the Act. |
| 10. Judicial Review | 50 | Provides provisions for judicial review of campaign finance decisions. |
| 11. Emergency Powers | 40 | Grants emergency powers for rapid response to election-related issues. |
| 12. Exemptions and Waivers | 40 | Offers limited exemptions from new regulations. |
| 13. Impact Assessments | 55 | Includes assessments of the expected effects on government control and cost. |
| 14. Spending and Taxes | 70 | Increases government spending to fund the new regulatory measures. |
| 15. Market Manipulation | 35 | Moderate impact on the market due to increased regulation of political spending. |
| 16. Tax Code and Reporting | 30 | Some impact on the tax code and financial reporting requirements. |
| 17. Areas Outside Original Purpose | 20 | Primarily stays within the original purpose of regulating campaign finance. |
| 18. Reducing Government Power | 40 | Increases government power through new regulatory responsibilities. |
| 19. Impact on Free Markets | 50 | Moderate impact on free markets due to new campaign finance regulations. |
| 20. Personal Freedom | 45 | Some impact on personal freedoms related to political donations and campaign activities. |
| 21. Reducing Spending and Debt | 30 | Increases spending without addressing the national debt. |