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H.R. 3208 104th Congress House

Congressional Campaign Finance Reform Act

Official title: To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to strengthen certain provisions relating to independent expenditures, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 29, 1996 See on congress.gov
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3174)
Mar 29, 1996
Introduced in House
Mar 29, 1996
Referred to the House Committee on House Oversight.
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 Latest action March 29, 1996

Referred to the House Committee on House Oversight.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Congressional Campaign Finance Reform Act - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to equalize the limitation on multicandidate political committee candidate contributions with the limitation applicable to other persons.

(Sec. 4) Limits the number of total contributions a House of Representatives candidate may accept from sources other than in-State sources.

(Sec. 5) Limits the total amount of personal loans a House candidate may make to his campaign.

(Sec. 6) Permits States to impose voluntary campaign spending limits with respect to Federal elections.

(Sec. 7) Revises definitions relating to independent expenditures.

(Sec. 8) Sets forth reporting requirements: (1) for certain independent expenditures; and (2) concerning reservation of broadcast time.

(Sec. 9) Revises provisions concerning the Official Mass Mailing Allowance for Members.

(Sec. 10) Reduces the maximum amount that may be allocated to the Official Mail Allowance of a Member. Allows transfers from the Official Mass Mailing Allowance of a Member to the Official Mailing Allowance of a Member.

(Sec. 11) Revises the definition "contribution or expenditure" to include political committee contributions made by national banks, corporations, and labor organizations with respect to contributions or expenditures. Makes applicable certain requirements to labor organizations.

(Sec. 12) Sets forth requirements for print, broadcast, and cablecast campaign advertising.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3208: Congressional Campaign Finance Reform Act. 104th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HR-3208/
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