H.R. 5281 (109th): Campaign Reform Act of 2006

Introduced:
May 03, 2006 (109th Congress, 2005–2006)
Sponsor:
Rep. James “Jim” Leach [R-IA2]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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This bill was introduced on May 3, 2006, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

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Introduced May 03, 2006
Cosponsors
none
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Full Title

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide matching funds for candidates in elections for the House of Representatives, and for other purposes.

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Last updated May 03, 2006.
7 pages

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5/3/2006--Introduced.
Campaign Reform Act of 2006 - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to entitle an eligible House of Representatives candidate to receive payments in support of the candidate's election campaign in an amount equal to the amount of qualified contributions received, not to exceed the aggregate matching payment limit of $175,000, subject to specified adjustments. Establishes the House of Representatives Election Campaign Account, as a separate account in the Presidential Election Campaign Fund, from which all payments under this Act shall be made.

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  • Title 2: THE CONGRESS
  • Chapter 14: FEDERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGNS
  • Subchapter I: DISCLOSURE OF FEDERAL CAMPAIGN FUNDS
  • Section 431: Definitions