A Resolution supporting an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to establish that election spending may be regulated to ensure that every resident may exercise the rights to free speech, political participation and meaningful representation, and to protect republican self-government and federalism.

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Chamber

House

Progress

Where this bill stands in the legislative process.

Introduced
Passed House
Passed Senate
To Governor
Became Law

Overview

This resolution calls on the U.S. Congress to propose a constitutional amendment clarifying that states and Congress have the authority to regulate election spending. The resolution argues that Supreme Court decisions equating election spending with free speech have led to concerns about limiting political participation, weakening federalism, and increasing the risk of corruption. It seeks to ensure that all residents can exercise their rights to free speech, political participation, and meaningful representation.

Key provisions

Supports a constitutional amendment clarifying the ability of states and Congress to regulate election spending.
Argues that current Supreme Court precedent has negatively impacted election spending regulations.
Calls for a distinction between natural persons and legally recognized entities when regulating election spending.
Requests that the resolution be sent to key congressional leaders and members of Congress from Pennsylvania.

Who is affected

Pennsylvania residents
U.S. Congress
State governments
Political campaigns
Voters

Notable changes

Seeks to reverse Supreme Court interpretations of election spending as protected speech.
Would grant states and Congress greater authority to regulate campaign finance.
Potentially clarifies the distinction between individual donors and organized political entities.