H.J.Res. 121 Introduced Government Operations and Politics

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5] Introduced September 11, 2025 Cosponsors 46 (46 D) Latest action September 11, 2025

Summary

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

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

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