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H.R. 6637 96th Congress House

A bill to amend section 316 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to change the definition of the term "contribution or expenditure " as used in such section, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 27, 1980 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 96th Congress (1979–1980) 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.
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Referred to House Committee on House Administration.
Feb 27, 1980
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 Latest action February 27, 1980

Referred to House Committee on House Administration.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act to include any loan, payment, or gift made for the purpose of participating or intervening in a political campaign for certain offices within the definition of a "contribution or expenditure" by a national bank, a corporation, or a labor organization for purposes of such Act and the Public Utility Holding Company Act.

Allows a corporation or labor organization to establish and administer a separate contributory fund for political purposes provided that all contributions for or to the fund are made voluntarily and are unrelated to any fees required for membership or employment in such organization or corporation. Prohibits the payment of any costs of establishing or administering the fund from moneys obtained in any commercial transaction.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Republican 1
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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · Feb 27, 1980
LUNGREN, DANIEL
· Feb 27, 1980
Young, C. W.
· Feb 27, 1980
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6637: A bill to amend section 316 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to change the definition of the term "contribution or expenditure " as used in such section, and for other purposes.. 96th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HR-6637/
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"H.R. 6637: A bill to amend section 316 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to change the definition of the term "contribution or expenditure " as used in such section, and for other purposes.." 96th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HR-6637/.
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H.R. 6637, 96th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HR-6637/.
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[H.R. 6637: A bill to amend section 316 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to change the definition of the term "contribution or expenditure " as used in such section, and for other purposes.](https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HR-6637/)
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