HR 2849 · 96th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Congressional Campaign Financing Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-03-13· Sponsored by Rep. Maguire, Andrew [D-NJ-7]· House

Bill Progress

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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 House Administration.(1979-03-13)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Congressional Campaign Financing Act of 1979 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to entitle to campaign payments congressional candidates who agree to certain reporting and recordkeeping procedures and certify that: (1) they and their authorized committees will not incur campaign expenses in excess of certain limitations; and (2) they have received contributions in excess of a specified sum. Sets the amount of payments to an eligible candidate at the amount of contributions received up to a specified maximum. Stipulates that sums given by any one contributor totalling over $100 shall be disregarded for purposes of matching grants. Restricts use of funds forwarded under this Act to defraying campaign expenses either directly or through repayment of campaign loans. Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to specify spending limits for candidates receiving payments under this Act. Waives such limits for sums in excess of the limit imposed for candidates receiving payments. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a separate Congressional Election Payment Account in the Presidential Election Campaign Fund and to deposit certain sums in such account in accordance with …

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Cosponsors (12)

12 Democrats