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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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 20, 2021)
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 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.
What just happenedSep 20, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateSep 20, 2021
- Sep 20, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Sep 20, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate