A bill to amend section 600 and section 601 of title 18, United States Code, relating to the granting or deprivation of benefits provided for or made possible by any act of Congress, on the basis of political activity.

Summary

Authorizes a fine of not more than $25,000, (presently $1,000); or imprisonment for one year, or both, for anyone who promises any employment made possible by any Act of Congress to anyone as consideration for political activity. Authorizes a fine of not more than $25,000, (presently $1,000), or imprisonment for one year, or both, for anyone who directly or indirectly deprives any person of employment or other benefit made possible in whole or part by an act of Congress on account of race, creed, color or any political activity. (Amends 18 U.S.C. 600,601)

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Timeline

1. 3 November 1975

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 3 November 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 3 November 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 3 November 1975

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Sponsors

• Rep. Roush, J. Edward [D-IN-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Sharp, Philip R. [D-IN-10] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Fithian, Floyd J. [D-IN-2] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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