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- H.J.RES.14
H.J.RES.14: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to permit the Congress to limit contributions and expenditures in elections for Federal office.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Jan. 7, 1997
- Latest Major Action June 11, 1998
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Vests power in the Congress to: (1) set limits on expenditures made by individuals or entities in support of or in opposition to the nomination or election of any person to Federal office; (2) set limits on contributions made by individuals or entities in support of or in opposition to such nomination or election; and (3) enforce by legislation this amendment.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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For Further Action See H.J.Res.119.
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| Jan. 7, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Eliot L. Engel (D-N.Y.) |