    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 132, 115th Congress, 2nd Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    Public Law 115-386
    115th Congress

    An Act

    To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to extend through
    2023 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. <>

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
    United States of America in Congress assembled,
    SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY AUTHORITY OF
    FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION THROUGH
    2023.

    (a) Extension of Authority.--Section 309(a)(4)(C)(v) of the Federal
    Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30109(a)(4)(C)(v)) is amended
    by striking ``December 31, 2018'' and inserting ``December 31, 2023''.
    (b) <>  Effective Date.--The amendment
    made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the earlier of--
    (1) December 31, 2018; or
    (2) the date of the enactment of this Act.

    Approved December 21, 2018.

    LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 7120:
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    CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 164 (2018):
    Nov. 27, considered and passed House.
    Dec. 12, considered and passed Senate.