H.R. 20 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Government By the People Act of 2015
H.R. 20 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Jan 21, 2015, sponsored by John P. Sarbanes with 162 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 21, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 162
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Government By the People Act of 2015 Amends the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) to allow a refundable credit of 50% of qualified congressional House campaign contributions paid or incurred during the taxable year (contributions of cash by an individual to a House candidate or a political committee established and maintained by a national political party if the contribution is not prohibited under the Federal Election Campaign Act…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John P. Sarbanes (D-MD). Co-sponsors: 161 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 21, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. (Mar 30, 2015)
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Committees
- Ways and Means Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Committee on House Administration
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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