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H.R.6426: Grassroots Democracy Act of 2012
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Sept. 14, 2012
- Latest Major Action Sept. 14, 2012
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
42 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Grassroots Democracy Act of 2012 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a refundable credit of up to $25 ($50 in the case of a joint return), adjusted for inflation, for qualified grassroots federal congressional campaign contributions paid by the taxpayer during the taxable year. Directs the Grassroots Democracy Advisory Commission (GDAC, established by this Act) to establish a pilot program under which a qualified individual shall be...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House House Administration
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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| Sept. 14, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by John Sarbanes (D-Md.) |