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 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
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
April 3, 2008

Introduced in the House by Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas)

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