July 13, 2017 open meeting
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Agenda
Thursday, July 13, 2017 through Thursday, July 13, 2017 | 10:00 AM
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Possible use of campaign funds for residential security systems
A. Request by the Sergeant at Arms of the United States House of Representatives regarding the possible use of campaign funds for residential security systems
Memorandum from Chairman Steven T. Walther dated June 28, 2017
B. Proposed interim enforcement policy on use of campaign funds by members of Congress for residential security systems
Memorandum from Chairman Steven T. Walther dated July 11, 2017
Agenda document no. 17-33-a | Submitted late
C. Draft Advisory Opinion 2017-07
Sergeant at Arms by the Honorable Paul D. Irving
Agenda Document No. 17-32-A (Draft A)
Agenda Document No. 17-32-B (Draft B)
Agenda Document No. 17-32-C (Draft C) | Submitted late
Agenda Document No. 17-32-D (Draft D) | Submitted late
Presenters: Joanna Waldstreicher/Robert Knop of the Office of the General Counsel
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Draft advisory opinion 2017-05
Great America PAC and Committee to Defend the President by Dan Backer, Esq.
Agenda Document No. 17-30-A (Draft A)
Agenda Document No. 17-30-B (Draft B) | Submitted late
Presenters: Joseph Wenzinger/Neven Stipanovic of the Office of the General Counsel
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Proposed interim enforcement policy for “volunteer mail” exemption
Memorandum from Vice Chair Caroline C. Hunter and Commissioners Lee E.Goodman and Matthew S. Petersen dated July 6, 2017
Memorandum from Chairman Steven T. Walther dated July 11, 2017
Agenda Document No. 17-31-B | Submitted late
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Discussion of Commission’s response to alleged foreign interference in American elections
Held over from the June 22, 2017 meeting
Memorandum from Commissioner Ellen L. Weintraub dated September 9, 2016
Memorandum from Commissioner Ellen L. Weintraub dated September 29, 2016
Memorandum from Commissioner Ellen L. Weintraub dated June 21, 2017
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Management and administrative matters
Minutes for this meeting
Approved minutes (Approved on December 12, 2017)