H.J.Res. 21 · 116th Congress
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving Congress power to regulate campaign contributions for Federal elections.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Kurt Schrader
- Introduced
- 2019-01-03
- Latest action
- 2019-01-03 · Introduced in House
Summary
Constitutional Amendment
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment giving Congress and states the power to regulate (1) donations to candidates for public office, or (2) media advertisements intended to influence the outcome of a vote.
The amendment prohibits noncitizens or foreign agents from (1) donating to a candidate for public office, or (2) making donations intended to influence the outcome of an election or of any other direct vote.