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A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.
1/2/2023, 12:29 AM
Summary of Bill SJRES 25
Bill 117 SJRes 25 is a joint resolution that proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding contributions and expenditures that are meant to influence elections. The purpose of this resolution is to address concerns about the influence of money in politics and to ensure that elections are fair and free from undue influence.
The resolution seeks to give Congress and the states the authority to regulate and limit contributions and expenditures made for the purpose of influencing elections. This includes contributions made by individuals, corporations, and other entities. The resolution also aims to prevent the use of money to distort the political process and to ensure that all citizens have an equal voice in elections.
If passed, this resolution would require a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, as well as ratification by three-fourths of the states. This process is intentionally difficult in order to ensure that any changes to the Constitution are carefully considered and have broad support. Overall, Bill 117 SJRes 25 is a significant proposal that aims to address concerns about the influence of money in politics and to protect the integrity of the electoral process. It is an important step towards ensuring that elections are fair, transparent, and free from undue influence.
The resolution seeks to give Congress and the states the authority to regulate and limit contributions and expenditures made for the purpose of influencing elections. This includes contributions made by individuals, corporations, and other entities. The resolution also aims to prevent the use of money to distort the political process and to ensure that all citizens have an equal voice in elections.
If passed, this resolution would require a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, as well as ratification by three-fourths of the states. This process is intentionally difficult in order to ensure that any changes to the Constitution are carefully considered and have broad support. Overall, Bill 117 SJRes 25 is a significant proposal that aims to address concerns about the influence of money in politics and to protect the integrity of the electoral process. It is an important step towards ensuring that elections are fair, transparent, and free from undue influence.
Congressional Summary of SJRES 25
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.
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Current Status of Bill SJRES 25
Bill SJRES 25 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 20, 2021. Bill SJRES 25 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on September 20, 2021. Bill SJRES 25's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of September 20, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill SJRES 25
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
80Democrat Cosponsors
76Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
4Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SJRES 25
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsPotential Impact Areas
- Constitution and constitutional amendments
- Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
- State and local government operations
Alternate Title(s) of Bill SJRES 25
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.
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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Sponsors and Cosponsors of SJRES 25
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