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- H.J.RES.2
H.J.RES.2: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 3, 2019
- Latest Major Action Jan. 3, 2019
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
221 (220 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 3, 2019
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing Congress and the states to set reasonable limits on the raising and spending of money by candidates and others to influence elections. The amendment grants Congress and the states the power to implement and enforce this amendment by legislation. They are allowed to distinguish between natural persons and corporations or other artificial entities...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Jan. 3, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Jan. 3, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Justice.
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| Jan. 3, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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| Jan. 3, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Ted Deutch (D-Fla.) |