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 house (Jan 24, 2017)
Constitutional Amendment
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing Congress and the states to set reasonable limits on the raising and spending of money by candidates and others to influence elections.
The amendment grants Congress and the states the power to implement and enforce this amendment by appropriate legislation. They are allowed to distinguish between natural persons and corporations or other artificial entities created by law, including by prohibiting such entities from spending money to influence elections.
This joint resolution declares that nothing in this amendment shall be construed to grant Congress or the states the power to abridge the freedom of the press.
What just happenedFeb 6, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 24, 2017
- Feb 6, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee - Jan 24, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jan 24, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 24, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House