HR 2005 · 98th Congress · Congress

Clean Campaign Act of 1983

Introduced 1983-03-09· Sponsored by Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36]· 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: Executive Comment Requested from OPM, OMB.(1983-05-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Clean Campaign Act of 1983 - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to limit to $90,000 in any calendar year the amount of contributions which congressional candidates or their authorized political committees may accept from non-party multicandidate political committees. Specifies exceptions for candidates in general and special elections. States that any extension of credit for advertising on broadcasting stations, in newspapers or magazines, or by direct mail or for other types of public political advertising shall be considered a contribution, if such credit is; (1) in an amount of more than $1,000; and (2) for a period of more than 30 days. Adds a new Title V, Reduced Rates of Postage for General Election Campaigns - For the House of Representatives, to such Act. Establishes guidelines for candidate eligibility to receive reduced rates of postage. Limits to $20,000 a candidate's expenditure of personal funds where such a candidate is eligible to receive reduced rates of postage. Delineates procedures for review of matter to be mailed at reduced rates. Requires the Postal Service to refuse certain matter for mailing at reduced rates. Requires the Federal Election Commi…

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