Political Candidate Personal Responsibility Act of 1999
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 26, 1999)
Political Candidate Personal Responsibility Act of 1999 - Prohibits a candidate for Federal office from receiving the lowest unit charge for advertising on television or radio (offered 45 days before a primary election and 60 days before a general election) unless the candidate certifies that he or she will not make any direct reference to another candidate for the same office, unless: (1) such reference meets requirements of this Act; and (2) a communication which contains such reference also contains a prominently displayed image (television) or the voice (radio) of the candidate during at least 75 percent of the broadcast time.
States that a candidate meets the requirements of this Act if: (1) in the case of a television broadcast, the reference is made by the candidate in a personal appearance on the screen; and (2) in the case of a radio broadcast, the reference is made by the candidate in a personal audio statement during which the candidate and the office are identified.
What just happenedMay 26, 1999
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Who’s behind it
- May 26, 1999IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - May 26, 1999IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6066)
- May 26, 1999IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate