HR 53 (1998): urging Congress to pass and the President to sign a bill returning to the states the power to regulate campaign finance in state races for federal office.

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HR 53 (1998)

urging Congress to pass and the President to sign a bill returning to the states the power to regulate campaign finance in state races for federal office.

  • Status: Adopted by the House
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Subject: State Government

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 12, 1998 the House voted to adopt it.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 1998, 2:30 PM: hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, RM301,LOB

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ST-FED REL & VETS; HJ3,P116
  • January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/16/97 DUE ON 02/20/98
  • January 14, 1998: HEARING JAN14 2:30 RM301,LOB FOR: ST-FED
  • January 28, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR FEB12 (VOTE 12-0;CC)
  • February 12, 1998: ADOPTED; HJ15,P736 + 770

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