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H.R.3192 / 103rd Congress

To deny certain benefits to candidates for election to the House of Representatives who accept contributions in excess of certain limitations, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Sep 30, 1993

Amends the Internal Revenue Code with respect to political organizations to establish a campaign contribution limitation scheme applicable to the campaign committee of a candidate for election to the House of Representatives. Provides that excess campaign contributions received by such an organization shall be included in its gross income. Amends the Communications Act of 1934 and Federal postal service law to condition the lowest unit charge for campaign ads upon a candidate's certification of compliance with such contribution limitation. Expresses the sense of the Congress that additional costs incurred by the United Postal Service in providing reduced rates of postage pursuant to this Act should be funded out of revenues attributable to this Act.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Browder, Glen [D-AL-3] · D–AL

Committees

  • Energy and Commerce Committee
  • Ways and Means Committee
  • Post Office and Civil Service Committee
1 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

  4. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  5. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7266)

  6. Introduced in House

  7. Introduced in House

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