H.R. 10521 (94th): A bill to amend section 600 and section 601 of title 18, United States Code, relating to the granting or deprivation of benefits provided for or made possible by any act of Congress, on the basis of political activity.

Introduced:
Nov 03, 1975 (94th Congress, 1975–1976)
Sponsor:
Rep. John Roush [D-IN4]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on November 3, 1975, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Nov 03, 1975
Referred to Committee Nov 03, 1975
Cosponsors
2 cosponsors (2D) (show)
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11/3/1975--Introduced.
Authorizes a fine of not more than $25,000, (presently $1,000); or imprisonment for one year, or both, for anyone who promises any employment made possible by any Act of Congress to anyone as consideration for political activity.
Authorizes a fine of not more than $25,000, (presently $1,000), or imprisonment for one year, or both, for anyone who directly or indirectly deprives any person of employment or other benefit made possible in whole or part by an act of Congress on account of race, creed, color or any political activity.
(Amends 18 U.S.C. 600,601)

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