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- H.R.1705
H.R.1705: Campaigns in the Sunshine Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced May 22, 1997
- Latest Major Action May 22, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
24 (8 Democrats, 17 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Campaigns in the Sunshine Act of 1997 - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (FECA) to make applicable reporting requirements under FECA to any amount (soft money) expended by a political party for the purpose of influencing an election for Federal office. Requires that, in addition to any reports required to be filed by a principal campaign committee in accordance with FECA requirements, any person who first makes independent...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on House Oversight.
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| May 22, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Stephen Horn (R-Calif.) |