Ethics Committee extends review into Rep. Sanford Bishop's campaign spending
Source: Roll Call
The House Ethics Committee announced Tuesday it is extending a review into a matter involving Georgia Democratic Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr.
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In 2014 and 2015, Bishop spent $2,463 of campaign money on “dues” at Green Island Country Club. The club, located in Columbus, Ga., has a golf course, fitness center, pool and other amenities.
The FEC says dues to country clubs cannot be paid for by campaign funds.
“Campaign funds may not be used to pay for dues to country clubs, health clubs, recreational facilities or other nonpolitical organizations unless the payments are made in connection with a specific fundraising event that takes place on the organization’s premises. Campaign funds may be used for membership dues in an organization that may have political interests," according to the FEC.
Read more: https://www.rollcall.com/2020/06/16/ethics-committee-extends-review-into-rep-sanford-bishops-campaign-spending/
In 2010, Bishop attempted pass legislation to weaken the roll of the Ethics Committee
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