H.R. 158 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Let the People Decide Clean Campaign Act
H.R. 158 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Jan 6, 2009, sponsored by Dave Obey with 10 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 6, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 10
- Policy area
- Congress
What it does
Let the People Decide Clean Campaign Act - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (FECA) to set forth specified expenditure limitations for House of Representatives general elections. Permits additional expenditures by eligible major party, third party, and independent candidates. Establishes in the Treasury the Grassroots Good Citizenship Fund, which shall provide public funding for House candidates' expenditures.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Dave Obey (D-WI). Co-sponsors: 10 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 6, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to House Rules (Jan 6, 2009)
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- H.R. 1: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
- H.J.Res. 38: Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 1105: Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009
- H.R. 2346: Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009
- H.R. 3435: Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and…
- H.R. 4899: Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010
- H.J.Res. 101: Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes.
- H.J.Res. 105: Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 4130: Share the Sacrifice Act of 2010
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- H.R. 2918: Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010
- S. 1860: A bill to permit each current member of the Board of Directors of the Office of Compliance to…
- H.J.Res. 62: Appointing the day for the convening of the second session of the One Hundred Eleventh Congress.
- H.R. 1299: United States Capitol Police Administrative Technical Corrections Act of 2009
- H.R. 5146: To provide that Members of Congress shall not receive a cost of living adjustment in pay during…
- S. 2865: Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act of 2009
- H.R. 5682: To improve the operation of certain facilities and programs of the House of Representatives, and…
- S.J.Res. 40: A joint resolution appointing the day for the convening of the first session of the One Hundred…
- H.R. 6399: To improve certain administrative operations of the Office of the Architect of the Capitol, and…
- H.R. 156: Stop the Congressional Pay Raise Act
Committees
- Rules Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
- Committee on House Administration
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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