I 111th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4550 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 27, 2010 Ms. Tsongas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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 prohibit entities from using Federal funds to contribute to political campaigns or participate in lobbying activities.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the No Taxpayer Money for Corporate Campaigns Act of 2010.

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Prohibition on the use of Federal funds for campaign and lobbying activities

With respect to Federal funds received by an entity, other than a natural person, it shall be unlawful for such entity to— (1)use such funds to advocate the election or defeat of a political candidate; (2)use such funds to engage in any lobbying activity; or (3)donate such funds to any entity that advocates for the election or defeat of a political candidate or engages in lobbying activities.