HR 9668 · 93th Congress · Government Operations and Politics
Congressional Election Campaign Fund Act
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EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on House Administration.(1973-07-30)
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Congressional Election Campaign Fund Act - Provides that in order to be eligible to receive any payments from the Congressional Election Campaign Fund (to be established on the books of the Treasury) a candidate of a political party in a congressional election shall, in writing, agree to keep and furnish to the supervisory officer (Secretary of the Senate or Clerk of the House of Representatives) such records, books, and other information as he may request; and agree to an audit and examination by the supervisory officer. Requires that a candidate of a major party shall certify that he and his committees will not incur qualified campaign expenses in excess of the aggregate payment to which he is entitled from the fund. Sets forth procedures and requirements by which candidates of minor parties may receive payments from the fund. Provides that no candidate of any party, including candidates for President and Vice President, or authorized committees of such candidates shall accept contributions to defray qualified campaign expenses. Provides that an eligible candidate of a major party in a congressional election shall be entitled to payments from the fund in the aggregate to the grea…
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