United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 1978 (103rd)
To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to lower the maximum amount of contributions a multicandidate political committee may make to a House of Representatives candidate, and for other purposes.
Introduced
5 May 1993
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Status
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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Summary
Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to reduce the amount of contributions that a multicandidate political committee (PAC) may make to a House of Representatives candidate. Prohibits House general election contributions in nonelection years. Sets forth: (1) limitations and reporting requirements for amounts paid for mixed political activities ("soft money"); (2) voluntary expenditure limitations for House elections; and (3) House contribution limitations from persons other than in-State residents. Prohibits election-year franked mass mailings by House members. Requires House members to return or give to charity unused campaign funds.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 5 May 1993
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 5 May 1993
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 5 May 1993
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-bill/1978
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/103/hr/1978