That is correct. The point I was making is any individual can only give under current law, and Shays-Meehan does not touch that. And we also have a limit that any individual can only give $25,000 to 435 people. He can only give to $25,000, if he gives them the limit.
Discussing campaign finance limits during a debate on the Shays-Meehan bill.
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