HJRES 21 United States House · 117th Congress

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving Congress power to regulate campaign contributions for Federal elections.

Summary
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment giving Congress and states the power to regulate (1) donations to candidates for public office, and (2) donations used for media advertisements intended to influence the outcome of an election or direct 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 direct vote.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2021
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Introduced Jan 28, 2021 Last action Jan 28, 2021
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Jan 28, 2021
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Jan 28, 2021
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