H.R.2788 - Competitive Elections Act of 2011

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit a candidate for election to the office of Senator or Member of the House of Representatives from making campaign expenditures for the election from amounts that were not raised during the election cycle for that office, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Competitive Elections Act of 2011 as introduced.
  • Official: To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit a candidate for election to the office of Senator or Member of the House of Representatives from making campaign expenditures for the election from amounts that were not raised during the election cycle for that office, and for other purposes. as introduced.

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8/1/2011--Introduced.Competitive Elections Act of 2011 - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit an authorized committee of a candidate for election to the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives from making any expenditure of funds in support of the candidate&apos

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8/1/2011--Introduced.Competitive Elections Act of 2011 - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit an authorized committee of a candidate for election to the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives from making any expenditure of funds in support of the candidate's election campaign that were not deposited in the committee's account during the election cycle for the office involved. Makes an exception to this prohibition for candidates facing certain opponents who make expenditures from personal funds exceeding specified dollar amounts.

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08/04/11
Rep. Woodall of Georgia takes a shot at campaign finance laws

HR 2788 would ensure that money raised during a campaign could only be used in that one election cycle, and could not be “rolled over” to the next one. “The Competitive Elections Act would shut politicians' proverbial 'war chests' that t

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03/19/12
Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act (H.R. 320 ...

The following factors were considered: This bill was reported by committee as H.R. 2788 (111th) in the previous session of Congress. (-17%). Just 29% of all House bills reported favorably by committee in 2009–2010 were enacted. Text: ...

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03/19/12
Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act (H.R. 320 ...

The following factors were considered: This bill was reported by committee as H.R. 2788 (111th) in the previous session of Congress. (-17%). Just 29% of all House bills reported favorably by committee in 2009–2010 were enacted. Text: ...

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03/19/12
Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act (H.R. 320 ...

The following factors were considered: This bill was reported by committee as H.R. 2788 (111th) in the previous session of Congress. (-17%). Just 29% of all House bills reported favorably by committee in 2009–2010 were enacted. Text: ...

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