H.J.Res. 61 · 110th Congress
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Brian Higgins
- Introduced
- 2007-10-31
- Latest action
- 2007-11-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Summary
Constitutional Amendment - States that Congress shall have the power to regulate the raising and spending of money, including through setting limits, for campaigns for nomination for election to, or for election to, federal office.
Gives a state the power to regulate the raising and spending of money for state or local ballot initiatives, referenda, plebiscites, or other similar ballot measures and campaigns for nomination for election to, or for election to, state or local office.
Gives Congress the power to implement and enforce this article by appropriate legislation.