H.R.2777: Campaign Finance Reform Act of 1997

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about congress
  • Introduced Oct. 30, 1997
  • Latest Major Action Oct. 30, 1997

Bill Cosponsors

102 (All Democrats)

Bill Summary

Campaign Finance Reform Act of 1997 - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to: (1) set a limitation on the amount of non-Federal money that may be contributed by any person to any political committee of a national political party; (2) redefine the term "independent expenditure"; (3) restrict the solicitation of contributions by candidates and Federal officeholders to or on behalf of certain nonprofit organizations; (4) prohibit...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on House Oversight.
Oct. 30, 1997

Introduced in the House by Richard Andrew Gephardt (D-Mo.)

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