Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections and to enact public financing systems for political campaigns.

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Summary of Bill HJRES 13

Bill 118 hjres 13, also known as the Democracy for All Amendment, proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the regulation of contributions and expenditures in elections. The bill aims to give Congress and individual states the authority to regulate contributions and expenditures that are intended to influence elections. This includes the ability to enact public financing systems for political campaigns.

The bill seeks to address concerns about the influence of money in politics and the potential for wealthy individuals and special interest groups to have undue influence over the electoral process. By allowing for greater regulation of campaign contributions and expenditures, the bill aims to promote fairness and transparency in elections.

If passed, the Democracy for All Amendment would represent a significant change to the current campaign finance system in the United States. Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to protect the integrity of the electoral process and ensure that all voices are heard in the political arena. Opponents of the bill may argue that it infringes on free speech rights or that it could have unintended consequences for political campaigns. However, proponents believe that the benefits of increased regulation and public financing outweigh any potential drawbacks. Overall, Bill 118 hjres 13 represents an important effort to address concerns about the influence of money in politics and to promote a more fair and transparent electoral process. It will be interesting to see how this bill progresses through Congress and what impact it may have on future elections in the United States.

Congressional Summary of HJRES 13

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing Congress and the states to (1) regulate and impose reasonable viewpoint-neutral limitations on the raising and spending of money by candidates and others to influence elections; and (2) regulate and enact public campaign financing systems, including those designed to restrict the influence of private wealth by offsetting the raising and spending of money by candidates and others with increased public funding.

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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Current Status of Bill HJRES 13

Bill HJRES 13 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2023. Bill HJRES 13 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2023. Bill HJRES 13's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 9, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 13

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

260

Democrat Cosponsors

260

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 13

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

Constitution and constitutional amendmentsElections, voting, political campaign regulationState and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 13

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections and to enact public financing systems for political campaigns.Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections and to enact public financing systems for political campaigns.

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