H.R.1503 - Presidential Eligibility Act

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require the principal campaign committee of a candidate for election to the office of President to include with the committee's statement of organization a copy of the candidate's birth certificate, together with such other documentation as may be necessary to establish that the candidate meets the qualifications for eligibility to the Office of President under the Constitution. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require the principal campaign committee of a candidate for election to the office of President to include with the committee's statement of organization a copy of the candidate's birth certificate, together with such other documentation as may be necessary to establish that the candidate meets the qualifications for eligibility to the Office of President under the Constitution. as introduced.
  • Popular: Presidential Eligibility Act as introduced.

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08/15/09
The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Was...

HR 1503, drafted by Rep. Bill Posey, R-Fla., isn't going anywhere, anyway, as it has 10 Republican co-sponsors in a Democrat-controlled H...

Source: TMCnet
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08/13/09
Watchdog warns of far-right militi...

They include the 11 Republican House members co-sponsoring the so-called "birther bill" (HR 1503) that in response to the controversy ove...

Source: Facing South
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08/11/09
RE: H.R.1503

In another the conversation revolves around a real plan, HR 1503, by Rep. Bill Posey, that would require future presidents to document th...

Source: WND.com
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08/07/09
RE: H.R.1503

Pending legislation in the current House of Representatives (HR 1503) would require “the principal campaign committee of a candidate fo...

Source: RantRave | Published Opinion.
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08/05/09
RE: H.R.1503

HR 1503, introduced by Florida Republican Bill Posey, wants to "To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require the princip...

Source: Reuters
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08/04/09
LOCAL COMMENTARY Beware the worse ...

More than 10 Republican members of Congress have signed onto HR 1503, a bill that requires presidential candidates to produce a birth cer...

Source: Detroit Free Press
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08/01/09
Roll Call: House bill expands food...

The vote drew attention because at least ten House Republicans have sponsored a bill (HR 1503) casting doubt on Obama's US citizenship. ...

Source: Greenville Daily Reflector
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07/29/09
RE: H.R.1503

Bill Posey's (R-FL) proposed an amendment to the Federal Election Campaign Act. The amendment (HR 1503) would …require the principal ca...

Source: Examiner.com
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07/29/09
RE: H.R.1503

Bill Posey's (R-FL) proposed an amendment to the Federal Election Campaign Act. The amendment (HR 1503) would …require the principal ca...

Source: Examiner.com
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07/28/09
Election Law Bills in Congress Con...

HR 1503, to provide that presidential candidates must file a copy of their birth certificate with the Federal Election Commission, gained...

Source: Ballot Access
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10/14/11
FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act...

Demand yet another birth certificate -Citation: (DIRECT BILL TEXT) http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1503/show -Citation: (FACTCHECK....

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10/03/11
H.R.1135: Bus Uniform Standards an...

Demand yet another birth certificate -Citation: (DIRECT BILL TEXT) http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1503/show -Citation: (FACTCHECK....

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10/03/11
H.R.658: Access to Postal Services...

Demand yet another birth certificate -Citation: (DIRECT BILL TEXT) http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1503/show -Citation: (FACTCHECK....

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10/03/11
H.R.1186: To prohibit the use of f...

Demand yet another birth certificate -Citation: (DIRECT BILL TEXT) http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1503/show -Citation: (FACTCHECK....

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04/28/11
What have they done? | Free Range ...

Citation: (DIRECT BILL TEXT) http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h6144/show. Return to using Styrofoam cups in the congressional cafeter...

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04/10/11
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04/01/11
The List Of Job Creating, Small Go...

Demand yet another birth certificate -Citation: (DIRECT BILL TEXT) http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1503/show -Citation: (FACTCHECK....

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03/15/11
H.R.1135: Welfare Reform Restorati...

Demand yet another birth certificate -Citation: (DIRECT BILL TEXT) http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1503/show -Citation: (FACTCHECK....

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12/27/10
Like it or not: 3 classifications ...

Only one man has honestly addressed this at the federal level and that would be Honorable Representative Bill Posey of Fl, who introduced...

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12/26/10
Chris Matthews: Why Doesn't Obama ...

It is HR-1503 and seems to be picking up momentum according to an article published July 2010. You can read the details at this website: ...

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