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- H.J.RES.90
H.J.RES.90: 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
- Introduced March 16, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 21, 2017
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 16, 2017
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution 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)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| March 21, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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| March 16, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| March 16, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Carol Shea-Porter (D-N.H.) |