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Commission on Congressional Financing Act

Introduced: February 26, 1985 See on congress.gov
This bill died when the 99th Congress ended
It never became law before the 99th Congress (1985–1986) 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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Became law
Feb 28, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Elections.
Feb 26, 1985
Referred to House Committee on House Administration.
Feb 26, 1985
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Commission on Congressional Financing Act - Establishes the Bipartisan Commission on Congressional Campaign Financing to consider and study laws, regulations, and public commentary relating to the financing of congressional elections. Requires such study to give particular attention to the extent to which current campaign financing practices undermine public confidence in the Government.

Requires the Commission to consider the following changes in the present system of campaign financing: (1) increasing or decreasing allowable contributions; (2) initiating a plan of public financing; (3) making available free or subsidized broadcasting time; or (4) examining the role of independent expenditures. Directs the Commission to make reasonable efforts to achieve the broadest bipartisan consensus in arriving at its recommendations.

Requires the Commission, not later than one year after enactment of this Act, to submit to the Congress its final report. Terminates the Commission 90 days after submission of such report.

Requires the Director of the Congressional Research Service of the Library of Congress and the Chairman of the Federal Election Commission, not later than two months after enactment of this Act, to transmit briefing papers to the Bipartisan Commission which catalog and synthesize pertinent reports, analyses, and recommendations.

Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now February 28, 1985

Referred to Subcommittee on Elections.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1284: Commission on Congressional Financing Act. 99th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-1284/
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