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S.179: Campaign Finance Reform and Disclosure Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Jan. 22, 1997
- Latest Major Action Jan. 22, 1997
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Campaign Finance Reform and Disclosure Act of 1997 - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit contributions to candidates for political office by any individual who is not a U.S. citizen. (Currently, such prohibition applies only to an individual who is not a U.S. citizen and who is not lawfully admitted for permanent residence.) Limits acceptance of out-of-State contributions by Senate candidates. Limits reimbursement from...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules.
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| Jan. 22, 1997 |
Introduced in the Senate by Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas) |