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H.J.Res. 121: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Sep 11, 2025
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Sep 11, 2025

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing Congress and the states to set reasonable limits on the raising and spending of money by candidates and others to influence elections.

The amendment grants Congress and the states the power to implement and enforce this amendment by legislation. They are allowed 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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Amendments

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Cosponsors

46

Who scored on this bill

6 points earned
  1. 1Mary Scanlon D-PA SponsorReached a cosponsor milestone, introduced2 events+6
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History

  1. Sep 11, 2025Introduced in the House by Mary Scanlon.
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  1. Sep 11, 2025Introduced in House
  2. Sep 11, 2025Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.