Contact Congress about 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.
This amendment would strictly limit how much anyone can give or spend in federal elections and ban all corporate political spending. The government would publicly fund qualifying candidates' campaigns. States could set their own rules for state and local races.
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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. is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Latest action on H.J.Res. 119: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who this affects: This amendment touches everyone involved in federal elections — from individual voters and donors to corporations, candidates, political parties, and advocacy groups.
Why this matters: This amendment would be one of the most sweeping changes to American elections since the adoption of universal suffrage. It directly addresses the role of money in politics — a concern that polls consistently show majorities of Americans share across party lines.
Key provisions in H.J.Res. 119
- Limits any person to spending or contributing $100 per year to influence another person's election for President, VP, Senator, or Representative.
- Sets a separate $1,000-per-year cap on all spending to influence federal elections — including your own campaign — and on all contributions to federal candidates, campaigns, and parties.
- Congress can lower the $100 and $1,000 limits or raise them only to keep up with inflation.
- Bans corporations and all other legally created entities from spending or contributing any amount to influence federal elections, while letting parties and campaigns spend within legal limits.
- Congress must pass implementing laws within 60 days of ratification, including limits on candidate, campaign, and party spending.
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Questions people ask about H.J.Res. 119
- What is H.J.Res. 119?
- This amendment would strictly limit how much anyone can give or spend in federal elections and ban all corporate political spending. The government would publicly fund qualifying candidates' campaigns. States could set their own rules for state and local races.
- How do I support or oppose H.J.Res. 119?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about H.J.Res. 119?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain H.J.Res. 119 before I act?
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