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H.J.RES.119: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.
About This Bill
- Introduced July 14, 2014
- Latest Major Action Sept. 2, 2014
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
129 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes Congress and the states to set reasonable limits on the raising and spending of money by candidates and others to influence elections. Grants Congress and the states the power to implement and enforce this amendment by appropriate legislation. Allows them to distinguish between natural persons and corporations or other artificial entities created by law, including by prohibiting such entities from...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Sept. 2, 2014 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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July 14, 2014 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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July 14, 2014 |
Introduced in the House by Ted Deutch (D-Fla.) |