118th Congress · HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONBILL

H.J.Res. 78 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to set limits on Federal campaign contributions and spending, prohibit corporate spending in the political process, require Congress to develop a system of public campaign financing for all Federal candidates who qualify for the ballot, and allow the States to set reasonable limits on campaign contributions and spending in State and local elections, and for other purposes.

“Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to set limits on Federal campaign contributions and spending, prohibit corporate spending in the political process, require Congress to develop a system of public campaign financing for all Federal candidates who qualify for the ballot, and allow the States to set reasonable limits on campaign contributions and spending in State and local elections, and for other purposes.”

Government operations and politics

Introduced Jun 22, 2023

Last action Jun 22, 2023

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Referred

Jun 22, 2023

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SummaryCRS Summary

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment regarding federal campaign contributions and spending. Specifically, the amendment declares that the right of U.S. citizens to vote in elections in which campaign contributions and spending are subject to enforceable limits (as set forth in the amendment) shall not be abridged, sets forth limits on federal campaign contributions and spending, and prohibits corporations (or other entities created by law) from contributing or spending money for the purpose of influencing federal elections. Not later than 60 days after ratification of the amendment, Congress shall enact legislation to limit the amounts that candidates, their campaig...

Provisions · 1 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Jun 22, 2023

Introduced in House

Jun 22, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.