HR 3812 · 98th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for financing of general election campaigns for the House of Representatives.

Introduced 1983-08-04· Sponsored by Rep. Green, S. William [R-NY-15]· 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 House Administration.(1983-08-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Adds a new title to the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971: "Title V - Financing of General Election Campaigns for the House of Representatives." Establishes eligibility criteria entitling candidates to receive campaign payments on a matching basis. Establishes formulae to determine such sums. Limits expenditure of personal funds to $37,000 per election. Waives spending limits for eligible candidates: (1) whose opponents have spent sums exceeding the limit imposed upon such candidates; or (2) whose opponents have exceeded specified spending and contribution limitations. Requires candidates ineligible for matching funds to notify the Federal Election Commission within a specified time if they exceed specified expenditures. Authorizes the Commission to determine whether candidates have exceeded expenditure limitations. Permits certain additional payments to specified candidates whose opponents use independent funds for communication. Requires the Federal Election Commission to certify the eligibility of candidates to the Secretary of the Treasury, who shall disburse funds to such candidates. Directs the Secretary to establish a separate United States House of Representatives Elect…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (10)

8 Democrats2 Republicans