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- H.J.RES.97
H.J.RES.97: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures with respect to Federal elections.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Dec. 20, 2011
- Latest Major Action Jan. 6, 2012
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (4 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Denies as protected speech any financial expenditures, or in kind equivalents, with respect to a candidate for federal office, without regard to whether or not a communication expressly advocates the election or defeat of a specified candidate in the election. Gives Congress the power to enact a mandatory public financing system to provide funds to qualified candidates in federal elections, which shall be the sole...
(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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| Dec. 20, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by John Yarmuth (D-Ky.) |