H.J.Res. 101 · 117th Congress · House

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the permissible sources of funding for elections for public office and State ballot measures.

Active· Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced
Dec 8, 22
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Frequently Asked

The basics

›Who introduced it, and what's their district or state?
Jerry McNerney (?-?).
›Is this a Republican bill, a Democratic bill, or bipartisan?
Party information unavailable.
›When was it introduced?
Introduced on December 8, 2022.

Political context

›Is there a companion bill in the other chamber?
No companion bill recorded.

Legislative process

›What committee(s) have jurisdiction?
Referred to: Judiciary Committee.
›Where is it in the legislative process right now?
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
›Has it been marked up, reported, or scheduled for a floor vote?
No committee markup recorded yet.

Practical actions

›How did my representative vote (if there's been a vote)?
See the Votes tab for individual member positions when a roll-call vote is recorded.
›How can I contact my member of Congress about it?
Use the U.S. Senate or House contact directory to reach your representative. Sponsor (Jerry McNerney) profile: https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/M001166.

Executive Summary

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that limits the permissible sources of funding for elections to public office and state ballot measures. Specifically, funding to support or oppose a campaign for election to public office may only be provided through (1) contributions by individual citizens to the principal campaign committee controlled by the candidate, or (2) a public election financing or voter education system. Funding to support or oppose a state ballot measure may only be provided through (1) contributions by individuals eligible to vote on the measure, or (2) through a public election financing or voter education system.

Congress, the states, and local jurisdictions must establish contribution limits.