H.J.Res. 82 · 112th Congress
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing regulation of any expenditure in connection with an election.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Ted Deutch
- Introduced
- 2011-10-14
- Latest action
- 2011-10-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Grants Congress the power to regulate any expenditure by a corporation in connection with an election for federal office. Grants each of the several states the power to regulate any expenditure by a corporation in connection with an election for state or local public office or a plebiscite in the state.
Provides that nothing contained in this Amendment shall be construed to abridge the freedom of the press.