HJRES 121
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.
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Bill overview
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would allow Congress and state legislatures to regulate how much money is raised and spent in political campaigns. The amendment aims to protect the fairness and integrity of elections by setting limits on campaign contributions and expenditures. It specifically allows for distinctions to be made between individuals and organizations, potentially restricting corporate spending in elections.
Key provisions
- Congress and states can regulate campaign contributions and expenditures.
- Reasonable limits can be set on money in elections.
- The amendment allows for distinctions between natural persons and corporations.
- Corporations may be prohibited from spending money to influence elections.
- Congress and states have the power to enforce these regulations.
- The amendment does not affect freedom of the press.
Who is affected
- Candidates for office
- Political organizations
- Corporations
- State legislatures
- Congress
Notable changes
- Allows for regulation of campaign finance beyond current federal law.
- Potentially restricts corporate spending in elections.
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Becca [D-VT-At Large] Balint
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. J. RES. 121
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.
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: