Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 20, 2015)
Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes Congress and the states to set reasonable limits on the raising and spending of money by candidates and others to influence elections.
Grants Congress and the states the power to implement and enforce this amendment by appropriate legislation. Allows them 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.
Declares that nothing in this amendment shall be construed to grant Congress or the states the power to abridge the freedom of the press.
What just happenedFeb 2, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 20, 2015
- Feb 2, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee - Jan 20, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jan 20, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 20, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House