No Free Campaigns for Congress Act of 2018
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 8, 2018)
No Free Campaigns for Congress Act of 2018
This bill excludes from treatment as franked mail material transmitted by a Member of Congress, or a Member-elect, that includes a photograph or photographic representation, other than as an electronic communication.
The total amount that may be spent for the costs of franked mail sent by any Member or Member-elect may not exceed $10,000 during a calendar year or during a fiscal year in the case of the House of Representatives or the Senate, respectively.
The bill bans mass mailings postmarked at any time during an election year.
The franking privilege may not be used for mail that is purely related to a campaign for election for office.
What just happenedMar 8, 2018
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 8, 2018
- Mar 8, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oversight and Accountability Committee - Mar 8, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Committee on House Administration - Mar 8, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 8, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House