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- H.R.289
H.R.289: To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit the use of soft money to influence any campaign for election for Federal office.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Jan. 30, 2001
- Latest Major Action Jan. 30, 2001
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (FECA) to prohibit any person from expending any funds for the purpose of influencing any campaign for election for Federal office unless the funds are subject to the FECA limitations, prohibitions, and reporting requirements applicable to contributions and expenditures under the Act (thus banning soft money).
(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 Administration.
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| Jan. 30, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by Patsy T. Mink (D-Hawaii) |