Glossary
Terms Used in the Debate
Bundling — When an individual or entity gathers together separate campaign contributions from many sources and delivers them together (in a bundle) to a particular candidate. Bundling allows the donor to evade contribution limits.Contribution Limits — Federal campaign law limits the amounts individuals and groups may contribute to candidates, PACs, or political parties. Discharge Petition — A special procedure to bring legislation directly to the House floor for consideration. It is used when the House leadership refuses to schedule legislation for floor consideration or when a committee refuses to report it to the full House. In 1998, this procedure was…
