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H.R.5699: Blogger Protection Act of 2008
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced April 3, 2008
- Latest Major Action April 3, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
46 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Blogger Protection Act of 2008 - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to: (1) exempt uncompensated individual Internet activity from treatment as a contribution to or expenditure of a campaign for federal office; and (2) cover blogs and other Internet and electronic publications under the general media exemption pertaining to expenditures.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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April 3, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas) |