Bill115th CongressFiled Jun 29, 2017Government Operations and Politics
H.Res. 429
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the need for Congress to have the power to implement and enforce limits on when money can be spent on campaign activities, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 29, 2017)
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that:
- Congress should have the power to implement and enforce limits on when money can be spent on campaign activities;
- registered candidates for congressional elections should not be allowed to expend campaign funds on advertising more than 60 days before a primary or general election;
- congressional candidates, both incumbents and challengers, should not be allowed to solicit or collect contributions during the hours in which Congress is in session; and
- states should create a single congressional primary to increase voter education and participation.
What just happenedJun 29, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Nolan, Richard M. [D-MN-8](D-MN)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseJun 29, 2017
- Jun 29, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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- Jun 29, 2017IntroReferral1000
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