Proposing an amendment to the Constitution to permit the Congress to limit contributions and expenditures in elections for Federal office.

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Vests power in the Congress to: (1) set limits on expenditures made by, in support of, or in opposition to the nomination or election of any person to Federal office; (2) set limits on contributions by individuals or entities by, in support of, or in opposition to such nomination or election; and (3) enforce, by appropriate legislation, this amendment.

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Timeline

1. 29 March 1996

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 29 March 1996

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E498)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 29 March 1996

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 29 March 1996

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 18 April 1996

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 29 March 1996 · Download file

Documents

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Sponsors

• Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] · D · Cosponsor
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