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H.R.319: To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to reduce the limit on the amount of certain contributions which may be made to a candidate with respect to an election for Federal office.
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 5, 2017
- Latest Major Action Jan. 5, 2017
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 5, 2017
Bill Summary
This bill amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to reduce from $2,000 to $1,000 the maximum contribution that may be made to candidates for federal office for elections occurring after 2018. An increase to this reduced contribution level, based on increases in the price index, must be made in calendar years after 2018.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Jan. 5, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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Jan. 5, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Michael E. Capuano (D-Mass.) |