Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.
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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jan 4, 2021
Last action Mar 4, 2021
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
3
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Committee
2
Mar 4, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
lower
Jan 4, 2021
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
lower
Jan 4, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 180 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Theodore E. Deutch
DDemocratic
Co
A. Donald McEachin
DDemocratic
Co
Abigail Davis Spanberger
DDemocratic
Co
Adam B. Schiff
DDemocratic
Co
Adam Smith
DDemocratic
Co
Adriano Espaillat
DDemocratic
Co
Al Green
DDemocratic
Co
Al Lawson, Jr.
DDemocratic
Co
Alan S. Lowenthal
DDemocratic
Co
Albio Sires
DDemocratic
Co
Alcee L. Hastings
DDemocratic
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