Congress and states could limit money raised or spent to affect elections. They could also restrict election spending by corporations and other legal organizations, while leaving press freedom unchanged under this amendment.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections. is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Latest action on H.J.Res. 121: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects campaigns, donors, political parties, companies, unions, nonprofits, and advocacy groups that spend money to affect elections. It also affects Congress and state lawmakers because they would get clearer power to write campaign money rules. News organizations could also be affected by future debate over the press protection, though the amendment says it does not give government new power to limit the press.
Why this matters: This matters because money can shape who gets heard in elections, and this proposal could let lawmakers place stronger limits on that money. It could change the balance between campaign finance rules and free speech rights. It could also affect future court rulings about what kinds of election spending limits are allowed. The exact effect would depend on the later laws Congress and states choose to pass.
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