HJRES 121 · Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced
- Sep 11, 2025
- Latest action
- Sep 11, 2025
- Sponsor
- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon [D-PA-5]
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Cosponsors
- 43
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.
Recent actions
- Sep 11, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sep 11, 2025 Introduced in House
- Sep 11, 2025 Introduced in House
Votes
No recorded votes are available for this bill.