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Paycheck Protection Act

Introduced: October 6, 1997 See on congress.gov
This bill died when the 105th Congress ended
It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 30, 1998
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 166 - 246, 1 Present (Roll No. 83).
Mar 30, 1998
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1765-1766)
Mar 30, 1998
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Mar 30, 1998
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Mar 30, 1998
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1748-1754)
Mar 30, 1998
Mr. Thomas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Nov 13, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2379)
Nov 12, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2341-2342)
Oct 9, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8809-8810)
Oct 6, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on House Oversight.
Oct 6, 1997
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 30, 1998 House · vote #83 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Failed 166246 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Paycheck Protection Act - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to make it unlawful, except with the separate, prior, written, voluntary authorization of each individual, for: (1) national banks or corporations to collect from or assess its stockholders or employees any dues, initiation fee, or other payment as a condition of employment if any part of such dues, fee, or payment will be used for political activities in which the national bank or corporation is engaged; and (2) labor organizations to collect from or assess its members or nonmembers any dues, fee, or other payment if any part of such dues, fee, or payment will be used for political activities in which the labor organization is engaged.

States that an authorization shall remain in effect until revoked and may be revoked at any time. Requires each entity collecting from or assessing amounts from an individual with an authorization in effect to provide the individual with a statement that the individual may at any time revoke the authorization.

What's happening now March 30, 1998

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 166 - 246, 1 Present (Roll No. 83).

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2608: Paycheck Protection Act. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-2608/
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