United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 2183 (105th)
Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 1998
Introduced
17 July 1997
Last action
9 September 1998 · Calendars
Status
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 558.
Sponsors
Rep. Hutchinson, Asa [R-AR-3], Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1], Rep. Boyd, Allen [D-FL-2], Rep. Cook, Merrill [R-UT-2], Rep. Davis, Jim [D-FL-11], Rep. Gibbons, Jim [R-NV-2], Rep. Hill, Rick [R-MT-At Large], Rep. Hulshof, Kenny C. [R-MO-9], Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3], Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-22], Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Tauscher, Ellen O. [D-CA-10], Rep. Berry, Marion [D-AR-1], Rep. Blagojevich, Rod R. [D-IL-5], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3], Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8], Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1], Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10], Rep. Ford, Harold E., Jr. [D-TN-9], Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15], Rep. Hooley, Darlene [D-OR-5], Rep. John, Christopher [D-LA-7], Rep. Johnson, Jay W. [D-WI-8], Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Rep. Maloney, James H. [D-CT-5], Rep. Redmond, Bill [R-NM-3], Rep. Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2], Rep. Turner, Jim [D-TX-2], Rep. Wamp, Zach [R-TN-3], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Weygand, Robert A. [D-RI-2], Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16], Rep. Campbell, Tom [R-CA-15], Rep. Dickey, Jay [R-AR-4], Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI], Rep. Goode, Virgil H., Jr. [R-VA-5], Rep. Deutsch, Peter [D-FL-20], Rep. Visclosky, Peter J. [D-IN-1], Rep. Minge, David [D-MN-2], Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7], Rep. Capps, Walter [D-CA-22], Rep. Riggs, Frank [R-CA-1], Rep. Horn, Stephen [R-CA-38], Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2], Rep. Taylor, Gene [D-MS-4], Rep. Stenholm, Charles W. [D-TX-17], Rep. Sisisky, Norman [D-VA-4]
Subjects
Discovery layer
Source updated
7 April 2025
Summary
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Soft Money and Contributions and Expenditures of Political Parties Title II: Indexing Contribution Limits Title III: Expanding Disclosure of Campaign Finance Information Title IV: Effective Date Bipartisan Campaign Integrity Act of 1997 - Title I: Soft Money and Contributions and Expenditures of Political Parties - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (FECA) to ban the use of certain soft money by national political parties, specified entities, and Federal candidates. Prohibits transfers of non-Federal funds between State parties unless the funds are subject to the Act. (Sec. 102) Increases the aggregate annual limit on contributions made by individuals to political parties. (Sec. 103) Repeals the limitations on the amount of coordinated expenditures that may be made by political parties. Title II: Indexing Contribution Limits - Sets forth provisions for the indexing of contribution limits. Title III: Expanding Disclosure of Campaign Finance Information - Requires the disclosure of certain radio and television communications. (Sec. 302) Revises FECA filing requirements for reports to mandate: (1) the monthly filing of reports by principal campaign committees and other political committees (other than a candidate's authorized committees); and (2) electronic filing for certain reports. (Sec. 304) Waives the "best efforts" exception with respect to information regarding the occupation or the name of employers of certain individual contributors. Title IV: Effective Date - Sets forth the effective date.
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Timeline
17 July 1997
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on House Oversight.
Source: IntroReferral
17 July 1997
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
17 July 1997
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
29 July 1997
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5986-5987)
Source: IntroReferral
10 September 1997
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7123)
Source: IntroReferral
20 May 1998
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 442 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 119 and H.R. 2183. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Upon the adoption of this resolution, the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 1(b) of rule XXIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for consideration of H.J. Res. 119. General debate shall be limited to one hour. After general debate the joint resolution shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule and shall be considered as read. Bill is open to amendments. At any time after the adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 1(b) of rule XXIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the the bill H.R. 2183. General debate shall not exceed two hours. Befo...
Source: Floor
21 May 1998
Passed
Rule H. Res. 442 passed House.
Source: Floor
22 May 1998
Floor
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2183 as unfinished business.
Source: Floor
22 May 1998
Passed
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
22 May 1998
Floor
Mr. Thomas moved that the Committee rise.
Source: Floor
22 May 1998
Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jo Ann Emerson to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
Source: Floor
22 May 1998
Floor
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 442 and Rule XXIII.
Source: Floor
22 May 1998
Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 119 and H.R. 2183. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Upon the adoption of this resolution, the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 1(b) of rule XXIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for consideration of H.J. Res. 119. General debate shall be limited to one hour. After general debate the joint resolution shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule and shall be considered as read. Bill is open to amendments. At any time after the adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 1(b) of rule XXIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the the bill H.R. 2183. General debate shall not exceed two hours. Befo...
Source: Floor
22 May 1998
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 442. (consideration: CR H3774-3792)
Source: Floor
4 June 1998
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 458 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2183. Provides for the further consideration of the bill in the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H.Res. 442. Specifies that all points of order against each amendment printed in the report of the committee on Rules (House Report 105-566) are waived if the amendment is offered by a Member designated in the report. An amendment so offered shall be considered as read.
Source: Floor
17 June 1998
Floor
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2183 as unfinished business.
Source: Floor
17 June 1998
Floor
ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 442, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of debate on the subject matter contained in the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed as Number 16 in the Congressional Record and offered by Mr. White.
Source: Floor
17 June 1998
Floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Source: Floor
17 June 1998
Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4679-4694)
Source: Floor
18 June 1998
Floor
ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 442, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of debate on the subject matter contained in the amendment in the nature of a substitute numbered 13 as printed in the Congressional Record and offered by Mr. Shays of Connecticut.
Source: Floor
18 June 1998
Floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Source: Floor
18 June 1998
Floor
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2183 as unfinished business.
Source: Floor
18 June 1998
Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4782-4824)
Source: Floor
18 June 1998
Passed
Rule H. Res. 458 passed House.
Source: Floor
19 June 1998
Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4855-4871)
Source: Floor
19 June 1998
Floor
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2183 as unfinished business.
Source: Floor
19 June 1998
Floor
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chairman announced that the unfinished business was the question of agreeing to the Thomas of California amendment which had been postponed from the previous day. The amendment adds a section requiring the nonseverability of provisions of the Act.
Source: Floor
19 June 1998
Floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Source: Floor
25 June 1998
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5389)
Source: IntroReferral
14 July 1998
Floor
Considered as unfinished business.
Source: Floor
14 July 1998
Floor
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2183 as unfinished business.
Source: Floor
14 July 1998
Floor
The House resumed debate on the Doolittle amendment to the Shays amendment in the nature of a substitute.
Source: Floor
14 July 1998
Passed
On motion to limit debate Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
14 July 1998
Floor
Mr. Thomas moved to limit debate.
Source: Floor
14 July 1998
Floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Source: Floor
17 July 1998
Passed
Mr. Thomas asked unanimous consent that during further consideration of H.R. 2183 pursuant to H. Res. 442 and H. Res. 458, no other amendments to the amendment in the nature of a substitute by Representative Shays shall be in order except the amendments which have been submitted for printing in the Congressional Record of July 17, 1998. Each amendment may be considered only in the order listed, may be offered only by the Member designated or his designee, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
20 July 1998
Floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Source: Floor
20 July 1998
Floor
Considered as unfinished business.
Source: Floor
20 July 1998
Floor
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2183 as unfinished business.
Source: Floor
20 July 1998
Floor
VOTE POSTPONED - The Chair put the question on agreeing to the Pickering amendment by voice vote and announced that the ayes had prevailed. Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 442 the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment and the point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
Source: Floor
30 July 1998
Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6790-6817, H6827-6846)
Source: Floor
30 July 1998
Floor
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment by voice vote and announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Shays demanded a recorded vote. Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 442, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the Rohrabacher amendment.
Source: Floor
30 July 1998
Floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Source: Floor
30 July 1998
Floor
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2183 as unfinished business.
Source: Floor
31 July 1998
Floor
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2183 as unfinished business.
Source: Floor
31 July 1998
Floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Source: Floor
31 July 1998
Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6855-6864)
Source: Floor
31 July 1998
Floor
POSTPONED VOTE - The Chair put the question on agreeing to the English of Pennsylvania amendment by voice vote and announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. English demanded a recorded vote. Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 442, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment.
Source: Floor
3 August 1998
Floor
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2183 as unfinished business.
Source: Floor
3 August 1998
Floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Source: Floor
3 August 1998
Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6937-6945, H6947-6948)
Source: Floor
3 August 1998
Floor
The Committee proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Shays amendment in the nature of a substitute.
Source: Floor
6 August 1998
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
6 August 1998
Vote
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 252 - 179 (Roll No. 405).
Source: Floor
6 August 1998
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 252 - 179 (Roll No. 405).
Source: Floor
6 August 1998
Passed
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Source: Floor
6 August 1998
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Source: Floor
6 August 1998
Floor
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2183.
Source: Floor
6 August 1998
Floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the Committee proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Tierney of Massachusetts amendment in the nature of a substitute. The amendment, numbered 15 printed in the Congressional Record, includes a voluntary public fund for candidates who agree not to solicit private funds.
Source: Floor
6 August 1998
Floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Source: Floor
6 August 1998
Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7298-7330)
Source: Floor
31 August 1998
Calendars
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Source: Calendars
9 September 1998
Calendars
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 558.
Source: Calendars
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Placed on Calendar Senate · 9 September 1998 · Download file
- Received in Senate · 31 August 1998 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 6 August 1998 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 17 July 1997 · Download file
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Sponsors
- Rep. Hutchinson, Asa [R-AR-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Boyd, Allen [D-FL-2] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Cook, Merrill [R-UT-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Davis, Jim [D-FL-11] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Gibbons, Jim [R-NV-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Hill, Rick [R-MT-At Large] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Hulshof, Kenny C. [R-MO-9] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-22] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Tauscher, Ellen O. [D-CA-10] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Berry, Marion [D-AR-1] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Blagojevich, Rod R. [D-IL-5] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Ford, Harold E., Jr. [D-TN-9] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Hooley, Darlene [D-OR-5] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. John, Christopher [D-LA-7] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Johnson, Jay W. [D-WI-8] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Maloney, James H. [D-CT-5] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Redmond, Bill [R-NM-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Turner, Jim [D-TX-2] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Wamp, Zach [R-TN-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Weygand, Robert A. [D-RI-2] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Campbell, Tom [R-CA-15] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Dickey, Jay [R-AR-4] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Goode, Virgil H., Jr. [R-VA-5] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Deutsch, Peter [D-FL-20] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Visclosky, Peter J. [D-IN-1] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Minge, David [D-MN-2] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Capps, Walter [D-CA-22] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Riggs, Frank [R-CA-1] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Horn, Stephen [R-CA-38] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Taylor, Gene [D-MS-4] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Stenholm, Charles W. [D-TX-17] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Sisisky, Norman [D-VA-4] · D · Cosponsor
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Related records
- related to → Providing for the consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res. 119) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit campaign spending, and for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2183) to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to reform the financing of campaigns for elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
- related to → Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 2183) to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to reform the financing of campaigns for elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
- amends ← An amendment in the nature of a substitute printed as amendment number 16 in the Congressional Record. The amendment seeks to create a temporary 12-member commission to propose federal campaign finance reform. The commission would be appointed within 15 days of enactment and would have to report to Congress with its recommenddations within 6 months of adjournment of the 105th Congress.
- amends ← An amendment to add a section requiring the nonseverability of provisions of the Act.
- amends ← An amendment to protect equal participation of eligible voters in campaigns and elections notwithstanding the voter that lives outside of the United States or is employed by a foreign subsidiary or multinational corporation.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 30 as printed in House Report 105-567. The amendment adds a new title establishing an independent commission on campaign finance reform.
- amends ← An amendment to stipulate that the term "express advocacy" shall not apply with respect to any communication which provides information on the voting record or positions on issues taken by an individual holding Federal office or an candidate for Federal office. The amendment confirms the Buckley court decision.
- amends ← An amendment to add a new section which prohibits non-citizen individuals from making contributions in connection with Federal elections.
- amends ← An amendment to prohibit the use of White House meals or accommodations for political fundraising.
- amends ← An amendment to prohibit acceptance or soliciation to obtain access to Air Force One, Marine One, Air Force Two, Marine Two, the White House or the Vice President's residence and institutes a fine or imprisonment for violation for up to one year.
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Sources
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