HR 1777 · 105th Congress · Government Operations and Politics
Campaign Independence Restoration Act--Part II
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.(1997-06-18)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: House of Representatives Election spending Limits and Benefits Title II: Reduction of Special Interest Influence Subtitle A: Limitations on Political Action Committees and Large Contributions of Individuals Subtitle B: Contributions Subtitle C: Additional Prohibitions on Contributions Subtitle D: Coordinated and Independent Expenditures Title III: Miscellaneous Provisions Campaign Independence Restoration Act-Part II - Title I: House of Representatives Election Spending Limits and Benefits - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (FECA) to make candidates for election to the House of Representatives eligible to receive benefits under this Act if they declare that they will not exceed expenditure or contribution limits. Sets forth expenditure limits of $600,000 by a candidate and authorized committees, allowing additional expenditures for: (1) runoffs and contested primaries; and (2) complying candidates running against noncomplying candidates. Entitles eligible candidates to receive certain broadcast media rates and reduced postage rates. Directs the Federal Election Commission to certify a candidate who has met the requirements of this title a…
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7 Democrats13 Republicans