DemocratBill · H.J.Res. 119· House(119-HJRES-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.

Rep. McGovern
Age: 67 years
Massachusetts
Introduced
9/10/2025
Last activity
9/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
James McGovern
Cosponsors
None
Government Operations and Politics
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution to establish limits on Federal campaign contributions and spending. It seeks to prohibit corporations and other legal entities from spending or contributing to Federal elections. The amendment requires Congress to create a public campaign financing system for all qualifying Federal candidates. Additionally, it empowers States to set reasonable limits on campaign money for State and local elections. Finally, the resolution includes provisions for enforcement through civil and criminal penalties and judicial oversight.

Yes· 3 of 8

  • Does this make elections run better?+8

    The bill establishes strict limits on campaign contributions and a public financing system to protect election integrity.

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?+7

    The bill explicitly empowers states to implement and enforce regulations on money in state and local elections.

  • Does this protect the right to vote?+6

    The amendment aims to protect the integrity of the electoral process and promote political equality.

The opposite

  • Would business owners be better off under this?-7

    The amendment prohibits corporations and other legal entities from spending or contributing to federal elections.

  • Would high-income households be better off under this?-6

    The bill significantly restricts the ability of wealthy individuals to influence elections through large donations.