Bill119th CongressFiled Sep 10, 2025Government Operations and Politics
H.J.Res. 119
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to set limits on Federal campaign contributions and spending, prohibit corporate spending in the political process, require Congress to develop a system of public campaign financing for all Federal candidates who qualify for the ballot, and allow the States to set reasonable limits on campaign contributions and spending in State and local elections, and for other purposes.
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What it does
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What just happenedSep 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2](D-MA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseSep 10, 2025
- Sep 10, 2025IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sep 10, 2025IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Sep 10, 2025IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House