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- H.J.RES.25
H.J.RES.25: 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 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Feb. 6, 2013
- Latest Major Action Feb. 28, 2013
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
54 (All Democrats)
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)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Feb. 28, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice.
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| Feb. 6, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Feb. 6, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Donna Edwards (D-Md.) |