United States · Bill · HJRES
H.J.Res. 2 (116th)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.
Introduced
3 January 2019
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Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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Summary
Constitutional Amendment 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.
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3 official files
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 3 January 2019
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 3 January 2019
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 3 January 2019
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-joint-resolution/2
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/116/hjres/2