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H.J.RES.78: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate the expenditure of funds for political activity by corporations.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Sept. 12, 2011
- Latest Major Action Sept. 23, 2011
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
40 (39 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - States that nothing in the U.S. Constitution shall prohibit Congress and the states from imposing content-neutral regulations and restrictions on the expenditure of funds for political activity by any corporation, limited liability company, or other corporate entity, including but not limited to contributions in support of, or in opposition to, a candidate for public office.
(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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Sept. 12, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Donna Edwards (D-Md.) |