HR 1951 · 96th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide that candidates in general elections for Federal office may mail campaign materials at reduced third-class mailing rates.

Introduced 1979-02-08· Sponsored by Rep. Forsythe, Edwin B. [R-NJ-6]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.(1979-02-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to add a new Title V: General Election Campaign Mailings. Entitles any candidate in a general or special election for Federal office to mail as third class mail any campaign mail and at rates applicable to bulk mail for qualified nonprofit organizations. Sets forth criteria and requirements for any such mailing. Authorizes appropriations to the U.S. Postal Service equal to the difference between revenues which would have been received if reduced rates under this Act were not permitted and estimated revenues to be received on mail carried under this Act. Repeals the provisions of this Act at the end of fiscal year 1979.…

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