[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 205 (Wednesday, December 13, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1217]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





   AMENDING THE FEDERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN ACT OF 1971 TO EXTEND THE 
      ADMINISTRATIVE FINE PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN REPORTING VIOLATIONS

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                               speech of

                           HON. LAUREL M. LEE

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 11, 2023

  Mr. LEE of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join my colleagues 
in expressing support of S. 2747, a bill to amend the Federal Election 
Campaign Act of 1971 to extend the Administrative Fine Program for 
certain reporting violations.
  As the expiration deadline of December 31, 2023, approaches rather 
quickly, we, the Members of the House of Representatives, have an 
opportunity to continue a trend of bipartisan oversight of the Federal 
Election Commission.
  If passed, S. 2747 will mark the seventh time lawmakers have 
recognized the administrative importance and financially beneficial 
structure of the Administrative Fine Program.
  As the former Florida Secretary of State, I know firsthand that 
voters will always seek transparency from political candidates and 
campaigns.
  Elections officials have a saying: Elections are partisan. Elections 
administration is not.
  This bill is an example of the transparency and confidence that 
Americans want to see in their elections. These same themes can be 
found in the American Confidence in Elections Act, which passed out of 
the Committee on House Administration in mid-July.
  Today, however, we have the opportunity to showcase the diligent work 
completed by members of the Committee on House Administration and the 
Senate Rules Committee.
  I urge my colleagues to support S. 2747, so the Federal Election 
Commission can continue to ensure confidence in our political process.

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