H.R. 11722 — An Act to amend title 18 of the United States Code to prohibit deprivation of employment or other benefit for political contribution, and for other purposes. | PoliFocus

H.R. 1172294th Congress

An Act to amend title 18 of the United States Code to prohibit deprivation of employment or other benefit for political contribution, and for other purposes.

A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code to prohibit deprivation of employment or other benefit for political contribution.

Summary

(Reported to House from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, H. Rept. 94-986)

Redefines the crime of deprivation of employment or other benefit because of political activity to include within the scope of political activity, an individual's refusing to make a contribution of a thing of value (including services) for the benefit of any candidate or any political party. Defines "candidate," "election," and "employee" for purposes of this Act.

Makes it a Federal crime to deprive or threaten to deprive an individual of any employment or other benefit, provided in whole or in part by any Act of Congress appropriating funds for relief purposes, on account of political affiliation, race, color, sex, religion, or national origin.

Subjects an individual guilty of either offense under this Act to a fine of not more than $10,000, imprisonment for one year, or both. Amends 18 U.S.C. 601; Adds 18 U.S.C. 246

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H.R. 12065A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code to prohibit deprivation of employment or other benefit for political contribution.
1976-02-24Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Legislative Actions

1976-04-05
Measure considered in House.
1976-04-05
Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, roll call #162 (358-3).
Roll Call #162 (House)
1976-04-05
Measure passed House, amended, roll call #162 (358-3).
Roll Call #162 (House)
1976-04-06
Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
1976-09-16
Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, S. Rept. 94-1245.
1976-09-16
Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, S. Rept. 94-1245.
1976-09-21
Call of calendar in Senate.
1976-09-21
Measure considered in Senate.
1976-09-21
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended.
1976-09-21
Measure passed Senate, amended.
1976-09-22
Resolving differences -- House actions: House agreed to Senate amendments.
1976-09-22

Enacted as Public Law 94-453

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