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House of Representatives Election Campaign Act

Introduced: November 21, 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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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 22, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Elections.
Nov 21, 1985
Referred to House Committee on House Administration.
Nov 21, 1985
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

House of Representatives Election Campaign Act - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for public financing of House of Representatives general election campaigns. Sets forth conditions of eligibility for, and entitlement to, payment. Establishes the formula for determining such payments, based upon State voting-age populations and whether a candidate is of a minor or major political party. Declares that eligible candidates are entitled to such payments only to defray qualified campaign expenses. Authorizes additional entitlements to opponents of nonpublicly financed candidates to match those contributions or expenditures raised, incurred, or expended which are in excess of the opponent's entitlement.

Requires the Federal Election Commission to certify to the Secretary of the Treasury the full amount to which an eligible candidate is entitled. Directs the Secretary to establish the House of Representatives General Election Campaign Fund for the deposit of funds for payments to eligible candidates.

Directs the Commission, after each election, to audit the campaign expenses of publicly financed candidates. Requires such candidates to repay any excess amounts received.

Establishes criminal penalties for violations of this Act.

Directs the Commission to report to the House after each election on actions taken under such Act. Provides for judicial review of such Commission actions.

What's happening now November 22, 1985

Referred to Subcommittee on Elections.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3806: House of Representatives Election Campaign Act. 99th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-3806/
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