H.R. 1669 (112th): License Plate Political Slush Fund Prevention Act of 2011

Introduced:
May 02, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Gary Ackerman [D-NY5]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on May 2, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced May 02, 2011
Referred to Committee May 02, 2011
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Transportation and Infrastructure

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Full Title

To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a disincentive with respect to States funneling proceeds from license plate sales to partisan political organizations, and for other purposes.

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Last updated May 02, 2011.
3 pages

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5/2/2011--Introduced.
License Plate Political Slush Fund Prevention Act of 2011 - Requires the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to withhold 15% of a state's apportionment of certain federal-aid highway funds if the state allows proceeds from license plate sales to go to partisan political organizations. Requires funds withheld from a state to be deposited in the Treasury and used for deficit (or, if there is no federal budget deficit, to reduce the federal debt).

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  • 23 U.S.C. Chapter 1