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HJRES 122 · in committee · major

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections and to enact public financing systems for political campaigns.

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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections and to enact public financing systems for political campaigns.

What this bill does

  • This amendment would let Congress and states limit money spent on elections and create public campaign financing systems.
  • It affects candidates, donors, corporations, and anyone spending money to influence elections.
  • The amendment requires a two-thirds vote in both chambers and ratification by three-fourths of states to take effect.

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  1. 01

    How would limiting election spending affect candidates who lack wealthy donors compared to those with established fundraising networks?

  2. 02

    What specific types of campaign expenditures should Congress be allowed to regulate, and where should the line be drawn between spending restrictions and free speech protections?

  3. 03

    If states gain authority to set their own campaign finance rules, how might different regulations across states create advantages or disadvantages for national candidates?

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Joe Neguse

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Introduced 2025-09-17

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Legislative timeline

  1. 2025-09-17 · house · IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  2. 2025-09-17 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. 2025-09-17 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

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