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H.R.20: Government By the People Act of 2015
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 21, 2015
- Latest Major Action March 30, 2015
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
162 (161 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Government By the People Act of 2015 Amends the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) to allow a refundable credit of 50% of qualified congressional House campaign contributions paid or incurred during the taxable year (contributions of cash by an individual to a House candidate or a political committee established and maintained by a national political party if the contribution is not prohibited under the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 [FECA],...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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March 30, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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Jan. 23, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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Jan. 21, 2015 |
Referred to House Ways and Means
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Jan. 21, 2015 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Jan. 21, 2015 |
Referred to House Administration
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Jan. 21, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by John Sarbanes (D-Md.) |