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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.

9/15/2025, 6:18 PM

Summary of Bill HJRES 119

This bill, designated as H.J.Res. 119 in the 119th Congress, proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution aimed at imposing restrictions on Federal campaign contributions and spending, prohibiting corporate involvement in the political process, mandating Congress to establish a public campaign financing system for Federal candidates meeting specific criteria, and granting States the authority to define reasonable limits on campaign finances in State and local elections.

Current Status of Bill HJRES 119

Bill HJRES 119 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 10, 2025. Bill HJRES 119 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 10, 2025.  Bill HJRES 119's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of September 10, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 119

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 119

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 119

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.

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