Bill115th CongressFiled Jan 5, 2017Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 319
To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to reduce the limit on the amount of certain contributions which may be made to a candidate with respect to an election for Federal office.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 5, 2017)
This bill amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to reduce from $2,000 to $1,000 the maximum contribution that may be made to candidates for federal office for elections occurring after 2018. An increase to this reduced contribution level, based on increases in the price index, must be made in calendar years after 2018.
What just happenedJan 5, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-7](D-MA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseJan 5, 2017
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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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