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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures with respect to Federal elections.
12/29/2022, 5:03 PM
Summary of Bill HJRES 89
Bill 117 hjres 89, also known as the proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures with respect to Federal elections, aims to address the issue of money in politics. The bill seeks to amend the Constitution to allow for greater regulation of contributions and expenditures in Federal elections.
Specifically, the bill proposes to give Congress and the states the authority to regulate and limit contributions and expenditures in Federal elections. This would include placing limits on the amount of money that individuals, corporations, and other entities can contribute to political campaigns. Additionally, the bill would allow for greater transparency in campaign finance by requiring disclosure of all contributions and expenditures.
The goal of this proposed amendment is to reduce the influence of money in politics and ensure that all Americans have an equal voice in the political process. By limiting the amount of money that can be contributed to political campaigns and increasing transparency in campaign finance, the bill aims to promote fairness and integrity in Federal elections. Overall, Bill 117 hjres 89 represents a significant step towards reforming campaign finance laws in the United States and promoting a more democratic and equitable political system.
Specifically, the bill proposes to give Congress and the states the authority to regulate and limit contributions and expenditures in Federal elections. This would include placing limits on the amount of money that individuals, corporations, and other entities can contribute to political campaigns. Additionally, the bill would allow for greater transparency in campaign finance by requiring disclosure of all contributions and expenditures.
The goal of this proposed amendment is to reduce the influence of money in politics and ensure that all Americans have an equal voice in the political process. By limiting the amount of money that can be contributed to political campaigns and increasing transparency in campaign finance, the bill aims to promote fairness and integrity in Federal elections. Overall, Bill 117 hjres 89 represents a significant step towards reforming campaign finance laws in the United States and promoting a more democratic and equitable political system.
Congressional Summary of HJRES 89
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment specifying that protected speech does not include any financial expenditures, or in kind equivalents, with respect to a candidate for federal office, regardless of whether a communication expressly advocates the election or defeat of a specified candidate in the election.
The amendment gives Congress the power to enact a mandatory public financing system to provide funds to qualified candidates in federal elections, which shall be the sole source of funds raised or spent with respect to federal elections.
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Current Status of Bill HJRES 89
Bill HJRES 89 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 23, 2022. Bill HJRES 89 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 23, 2022. Bill HJRES 89's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. as of November 1, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 89
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 89
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 89
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures with respect to Federal elections.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures with respect to Federal elections.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HJRES 89
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