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- H.J.RES.39
H.J.RES.39: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States waiving the application of the first article of amendment to the political speech of corporations and other business organizations with respect to the disbursement of funds in connection with
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- Introduced Jan. 30, 2019
- Latest Major Action Jan. 30, 2019
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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- Introduced in House - Jan. 30, 2019
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that states that the First Amendment to the Constitution does not apply to the political speech of any corporation, partnership, business trust, association, or other business organization with respect to the making of contributions, expenditures, or other disbursements of funds in connection with public elections. The amendment grants Congress the power to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Jan. 30, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Justice.
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| Jan. 30, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Jan. 30, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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| Jan. 30, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) |