I 111th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2993 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 23, 2009 Mr. Cole (for himself and Mr. Jordan of Ohio) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend chapters 95 and 96 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to terminate taxpayer financing of presidential election campaigns.

1.

Termination of taxpayer financing of presidential election campaigns

(a)

Termination of designation of income tax payments

Section 6096 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d)

Termination

This section shall not apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2008. . (b)

Termination of fund and account

(1)

Termination of presidential election campaign fund

(A)

In general

Chapter 95 of subtitle H of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new section:

9014.

Termination

The provisions of this chapter shall not apply with respect to any presidential election (or any presidential nominating convention) after December 31, 2009, or to any candidate in such an election.

. (B)

Transfer of excess funds to general fund

Section 9006 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d)

Transfer of funds remaining after 2009

The Secretary shall transfer all amounts in the fund after December 31, 2009, to the general fund of the Treasury. . (2)

Termination of account

Chapter 96 of subtitle H of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new section:

9043.

Termination

The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any candidate with respect to any presidential election after December 31, 2009.

. (c)

Clerical amendments

(1)The table of sections for chapter 95 of subtitle H of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: Sec. 9014. Termination. . (2)The table of sections for chapter 96 of subtitle H of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: Sec. 9043. Termination. .