H.J.Res. 119 · 113th Congress
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Ted Deutch
- Introduced
- 2014-07-14
- Latest action
- 2014-09-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes Congress and the states to set reasonable limits on the raising and spending of money by candidates and others to influence elections.
Grants Congress and the states the power to implement and enforce this amendment by appropriate legislation. Allows them to distinguish between natural persons and corporations or other artificial entities created by law, including by prohibiting such entities from spending money to influence elections.
Declares that nothing in this amendment shall be construed to grant Congress or the states the power to abridge the freedom of the press.