Proposed
Resolution · 119th Congress · SJRES 43
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.
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Introduced 2025-03-27Topic: governance ethicsSummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceThis 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.
Sponsors
- Jeanne Shaheen Democrat sponsor
- 41 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-27 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | refer |
| 2025-03-27 | Introduced in Senate | introduce |