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H.Res. 429 (115th)

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the need for Congress to have the power to implement and enforce limits on when money can be spent on campaign activities, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

29 June 2017

Last action

29 June 2017 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Sponsors

RICHARD NOLAN

Subjects

Education

Source updated

3 January 2025

Education

Summary

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: Congress should have the power to implement and enforce limits on when money can be spent on campaign activities; registered candidates for congressional elections should not be allowed to expend campaign funds on advertising more than 60 days before a primary or general election; congressional candidates, both incumbents and challengers, should not be allowed to solicit or collect contributions during the hours in which Congress is in session; and states should create a single congressional primary to increase voter education and participation.

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Timeline

  1. 29 June 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 29 June 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 29 June 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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