H.R. 4819 (109th): PAC Elimination Act

Introduced:
Feb 28, 2006 (109th Congress, 2005–2006)
Sponsor:
Rep. James “Jim” Leach [R-IA2]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on February 28, 2006, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Feb 28, 2006
Cosponsors
none
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Full Title

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit nonparty multicandidate political committees from making contributions in support of campaigns for election for Federal office, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Feb 28, 2006.
7 pages

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2/28/2006--Introduced.
PAC Elimination Act - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit any person, other than an individual or a candidate's or party's political committee, from making contributions, soliciting or receiving contributions, or making expenditures for the purpose of influencing an election for federal office. Provides for additional limitations on contributions by multicandidate political action committees. Requires at least 80% of candidate funds to come from in-state individuals.

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