Bill · H.J.Res. 121· House(119-HJRES-121)

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.

Age: 67 years

Pennsylvania

Introduced: 9/11/2025
Last activity: 9/11/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by: Mary Gay Scanlon
Cosponsors: - 46 - 0

Government Operations and Politics

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the United States Constitution regarding election-related money. It seeks to allow Congress and the States to set reasonable limits on how candidates and others raise and spend money to influence elections. The amendment aims to advance democratic self-government, political equality, and the integrity of the electoral process. It also grants the power to distinguish between natural persons and artificial entities like corporations. This distinction would allow for prohibiting such entities from spending money to influence elections. Finally, the resolution states that these powers should not abridge the freedom of the press.

Yes· 3 of 16

Does this make elections run better?+5
The bill empowers Congress and States to set reasonable limits on election spending to protect the integrity of government.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
By regulating the raising and spending of money to influence elections, the bill aims to advance democratic self-government.
Does this protect the right to vote?+3
The resolution aims to protect the integrity of the electoral process and advance political equality through regulated spending.

The opposite

Would high-income households be better off under this?-3
The ability to limit election spending may reduce the political influence available to very wealthy individuals or entities.
Would business owners be better off under this?-2
The distinction between natural persons and artificial entities could allow for prohibitions on corporate election spending.
Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?-2
The bill allows for limits on how money is used to influence elections, which can impact political speech and expression.