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H.J.Res. 64 (115th)

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

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Introduced

6 February 2017

Last action

14 February 2017 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

Sponsors

Rep. Schrader, Kurt [D-OR-5]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

3 January 2025

Rule of law

Summary

Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment giving Congress the power to prohibit, limit, or otherwise regulate donations to candidates for federal office or to purchase media advertisements intended to influence the outcome of any such election. States may prohibit, limit, or otherwise regulate donations to candidates for state office or donations for media advertisements intended to influence the outcome of an election for state office or any other direct vote in the state. The amendment prohibits a person who is not a U.S. citizen or who is a foreign government or its agent from: (1) donating to a candidate for public office in the United States, or (2) making donations intended to influence the outcome of an election for public office or of any other direct vote of the U.S. electorate.

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Timeline

  1. 6 February 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 February 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 February 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 14 February 2017

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

    Source: Committee

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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