H.J.Res. 1 · 117th Congress · House

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Introduced
Jan 4, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
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Executive Summary

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.

Action Timeline

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  1. MAR 04, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

  2. JAN 04, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. JAN 04, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. JAN 04, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Committees

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Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

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Referred: Mar 4, 2021

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Judiciary Committee

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Referred: Jan 4, 2021

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