HR 1978 · 103th Congress · Government Operations and Politics
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.
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EnactedLatest: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.(1993-05-05)
Plain Language Summary
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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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