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H.R. 87 (103rd)

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for a voluntary limitation on contributions from other than individual district residents in House of Representatives elections.

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Introduced

5 January 1993

Last action

5 January 1993 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Sponsors

Rep. Clinger, William F., Jr. [R-PA-23], Rep. Quinn, Jack [R-NY-27], Rep. Fawell, Harris W. [R-IL-13], Rep. Taylor, Charles H. [R-NC-11], Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6], Rep. Meyers, Jan [R-KS-3], F. SENSENBRENNER, Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2], Rep. Lewis, Thomas F. [R-FL-12], Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-21], Rep. Hancock, Mel [R-MO-7], Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-15], Rep. Thomas, Craig [R-WY-At Large]

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2 January 2025

Summary

Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require a House of Representatives candidate to file with the Federal Election Commission a declaration of whether he or she will comply with: (1) voluntary contribution limitations from other than individual district residents; and (2) specified determinations of total contribution amounts from resident individuals. Stipulates that if a candidate chooses not to comply with such provisions, then only the first provision shall apply to such candidate, and neither provision shall apply to the other candidates. Establishes fines for acceptance of excess contributions.

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Timeline

  1. 5 January 1993

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 January 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 5 January 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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