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H.R. 4694 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006

Let the People Decide Clean Campaign Act

H.R. 4694 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Feb 1, 2006, sponsored by Dave Obey with 9 co-sponsors.

During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Feb 1, 2006
Co-sponsors
9
Policy area
Government Operations and Politics

What it does

Let the People Decide Clean Campaign Act - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (FECA) to set forth specified expenditure limitations for House of Representatives general elections. Permits additional expenditures by eligible major party, third party, and independent candidates.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Dave Obey (D-WI). Co-sponsors: 9 Democrats.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 1, 2006
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for considera (Feb 1, 2006)

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