HJRES 54
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the rights protected and extended by the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only.
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Bill overview
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that limits constitutional rights to ‘natural persons’ – meaning individual people – and excludes artificial entities like corporations. The amendment would require government regulation of campaign finance, including public disclosure of contributions and prohibiting excessive spending to ensure equal access to the political process. It also restricts the judiciary from considering campaign spending as protected speech under the First Amendment.
Key provisions
- Constitutional rights apply only to natural persons.
- Limits campaign contributions and expenditures.
- Requires public disclosure of campaign finance.
- Prohibits excessive spending in elections.
- Restricts judicial interpretation of campaign spending as protected speech.
- Protects the freedom of the press.
Who is affected
- Citizens
- Candidates for public office
- Political organizations
- Corporations
- State and local governments
Notable changes
- Expands the definition of who is entitled to constitutional rights.
- Places stricter regulations on campaign finance.
- Limits the role of money in elections.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. J. RES. 54
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the rights protected and extended by the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only.
That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States: