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Common-Sense Campaign Finance Reform Act of 1997

Introduced: February 13, 1997 See on congress.gov
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Feb 13, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on House Oversight.
Feb 13, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H567-568)
Feb 13, 1997
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Common Sense Campaign Finance Reform Act of 1997 - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to limit the amount of contributions a candidate may accept from: (1) individuals not residing in the candidate's district; and (2) multicandidate political committees. Sets forth reporting requirements.

Prohibits individuals not eligible to vote in Federal elections from making any contribution to any candidate for election to Federal office or to any political party.

What's happening now February 13, 1997

Referred to the House Committee on House Oversight.

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Thune, John
South Dakota · Apr 16, 1997
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 767: Common-Sense Campaign Finance Reform Act of 1997. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-767/
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