H.R. 3128 (104th): To make it unlawful to send lobbying communications to Congress which are fraudulent.

Introduced:
Mar 20, 1996 (104th Congress, 1995–1996)
Sponsor:
Rep. Michael Flanagan [R-IL5]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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This bill was introduced on March 20, 1996, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

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Introduced Mar 20, 1996
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1 cosponsors (1D) (show)
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Last updated Mar 20, 1996.
2 pages

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3/20/1996--Introduced.
Subjects to a civil penalty not to exceed $50,000 any person who, with the intent to influence action by a House of Congress or any Member of Congress on any nomination or legislation makes a purported communication of the opinion of an identified individual respecting such action to a Member of Congress in any telegram, letter, or electronic communication knowing that such individual did not in fact authorize such communication.

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