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A joint resolution 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.

10/15/2025, 4:19 AM

Summary of Bill SJRES 78

The bill titled "A joint resolution 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" was introduced in the 119th Congress on September 17, 2025.

Congressional Summary of SJRES 78

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.

Current Status of Bill SJRES 78

Bill SJRES 78 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 17, 2025. Bill SJRES 78 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on September 17, 2025.  Bill SJRES 78's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of September 17, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill SJRES 78

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
5
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SJRES 78

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SJRES 78

A joint resolution 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.
A joint resolution 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.

Comments

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Scarlet Rosen

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6 months ago

I don't understand why this bill is trying to change things. Seems like it could make things more complicated. How will this affect me?