H 3843
Resolutions for an application to Congress for an amendment overturning Citizens United
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Bill overview
This resolution asks the U.S. Congress to propose a constitutional amendment that would overturn the Citizens United Supreme Court decision. The goal is to restore First Amendment rights and ensure fair elections. It’s a petition led by Representatives Gentile, Higgins, and Keefe seeking a change to the U.S. Constitution.
Key provisions
- Memorializes Congress to draft a constitutional amendment.
- Aims to overturn the Citizens United Supreme Court ruling.
- Seeks to restore First Amendment rights related to elections.
- Requests the amendment be sent to the states for ratification.
- Sponsored by Representatives Gentile, Higgins, and Keefe.
Who is affected
- Citizens of the United States
- Electoral voters
- Political campaign finance
- The United States Congress
- State legislatures
Notable changes
- The resolution proposes a constitutional amendment, a significant step beyond legislative action.
- It directly challenges the Citizens United decision, which significantly impacts campaign finance regulations.
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Primary sponsor
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
James B. Eldridge
Mary S. Keefe
Natalie M. Higgins
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Resolution H.3843 194th (Current)
Resolutions for an application to Congress for an amendment overturning Citizens United
By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, House, No. 3843) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Natalie M. Higgins and Mary S. Keefe for the adoption of resolutions memorializing the Congress of the United States to pass and send to the states for ratification a constitutional amendment to restore the first amendment and fair elections to the people. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Carmine Lawrence Gentile Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
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Displaying 4 actions for Resolution H.3843
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 11/13/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-03:50 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
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