A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 21, 1997)
Constitutional Amendment - Grants authority to: (1) the Congress to set reasonable limits on contributions and expenditures made by, in support of, or in opposition to, a candidate for nomination or election to Federal office; (2) a State to set reasonable limits on contributions and expenditures made by, in support of, or in opposition to, a candidate for nomination or election to State or local office; and (3) the Congress to implement and enforce this amendment by legislation.
What just happenedMar 19, 1997
Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property.
Who’s behind it
- Mar 19, 1997Committee
Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property.
Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights Subcommittee - Jan 21, 1997IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jan 21, 1997IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S555-557)
- Jan 21, 1997IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate