H.J.Res. 21 · 117th Congress · House

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving Congress power to regulate campaign contributions for Federal elections.

Active· Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced
Jan 28, 21
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?
Kurt Schrader (?-?).
Is this a Republican bill, a Democratic bill, or bipartisan?
Party information unavailable.
When was it introduced?
Introduced on January 28, 2021.

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 (Kurt Schrader) profile: https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/S001180.

Executive Summary

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment giving Congress and states the power to regulate (1) donations to candidates for public office, and (2) donations used for media advertisements intended to influence the outcome of an election or direct vote.

The amendment prohibits noncitizens or foreign agents from (1) donating to a candidate for public office, or (2) making donations intended to influence the outcome of an election or direct vote.