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HR 3780 99th Congress House

Small Contribution Tax Credit Reform Act of 1985

Official title: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide a full credit for contributions to candidates for Congress, and for other purposes.

Introduced: December 9, 1985 See on congress.gov
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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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Nov 19, 1985
Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
Nov 19, 1985
Introduced in House
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 Latest action November 19, 1985

Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Small Contribution Tax Credit Reform Act of 1985 - Amends the the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the income tax credit for contributions to presidential, state, and local candidates, political action committees, and newsletter fund contributions.

Allows an income tax credit for congressional candidate contributions. Limits the amount of such credit to $100 for a taxable year ($200 in the case of a joint return).

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 8
All 8 Democratic 6
D
Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Dec 9, 1985
FROST, MARTIN
· Dec 9, 1985
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Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · Dec 9, 1985
 D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Dec 9, 1985
KLECZKA, GERALD
· Dec 9, 1985
 D
Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Dec 9, 1985
 D
Schumer, Charles E.
New York · Dec 9, 1985
 D
Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Dec 9, 1985
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3780: Small Contribution Tax Credit Reform Act of 1985. 99th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-3780/
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