Fair Foundations Act

Summary

Fair Foundations Act - Prohibits a Member of Congress from being closely associated with any specified tax-exempt charitable organization, if such organization does not publicly disclose an annual financial statement and a list of contributors. Establishes a joint panel to study the potential development of unregulated expenditures by charitable educational organizations. Requires a report to the Congress within six months of the panel's first meeting, including a recommendation whether such expenditures should be prohibited, regulated, or considered as campaign contributions under the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

1. 6 May 1986

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 6 May 1986

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 6 May 1986

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Hart, Gary W. [D-CO] · D · Sponsor
• · ssra00 · Standing

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