On the recordMay 5, 1994
We can check that out. But let me also assure the Senator that the reason it does not is because the legal defense fund is a different entity. Under the current gift rule and under the committee substitute, it is a different entity. If it is not a different entity, then the current gift rule would prevent a gift to a legal defense fund of more than $250. So I want to assure the Senator from Texas that the legal defense fund issue that she has raised is not an issue, for two reasons: Under the current rules and under the rule as the committee substitute provides, it is not a gift to a Member; it is a different entity. That is No. 1. And to make sure that is abundantly clear, the bill specifically provides that a contribution and other payment by a lobbyist or foreign agent to a legal defense fund established for the benefit of a Member is from the lobbyist. That is the one that is prohibited, not from anyone other than a lobbyist.
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