Bill · H.J.Res. 122· House(119-HJRES-122)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections and to enact public financing systems for political campaigns.
- Introduced
- 9/17/2025
- Last activity
- 9/17/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Joe Neguse
- Cosponsors
- - 110 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States. The amendment focuses on the authority of Congress and the States regarding political campaign money. It would allow for the regulation of contributions and expenditures used to influence elections. The amendment also provides for the creation of public financing systems for political campaigns. Additionally, it allows for distinctions between natural persons and entities like corporations.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this limit or expose the money behind campaigns?+10
The core purpose of the bill is to provide a constitutional basis for campaign finance reform.
Does this make elections run better?+7
Aims to reduce the disproportionate influence of private wealth and corporations in elections.
Does this protect the right to vote?+6
By reducing the influence of private wealth, it may create a more equitable electoral environment.
The opposite· 3 of 10
Would the very wealthiest people be better off under this?-10
Directly seeks to restrict the influence of private wealth in elections.
Would billionaires be better off under this?-10
Directly seeks to restrict the influence of private wealth in elections.
Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this?-8
Specifically targets the influence of private wealth in the electoral process.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Regulation of Election Influence: Congress and the States may impose reasonable, viewpoint-neutral limitations on how money is raised and spent to influence elections (Section 1). This could allow for more control over election-related spending.
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Public Campaign Financing: The amendment allows for the enactment of public campaign financing systems (Section 2). This includes systems designed to offset the influence of private wealth by increasing public funding for candidates and others (Section 2).
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Distinction Between Persons and Entities: The amendment grants the power to distinguish between natural persons and corporations or other artificial entities (Section 3). This includes the ability to prohibit such entities from spending money to influence elections (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Limitations on Spending: Congress and the States would have the authority to impose limitations on the raising and spending of money by candidates and others intended to influence elections (Section 1).
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Restrictions on Entity Spending: The amendment allows for the prohibition of corporations or other artificial entities from spending money to influence elections (Section 3).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Middle Class Households+4Good For Billionaires-10Good For Ultra High Net Worth Individuals-10Good For High Net Worth Individuals-8Good For Business Owners-7Good For High Income Households-6
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Campaign Finance Reform+10Improves Electoral Process+7Increase States Rights+5Increases Federal Power+5Reduces Lobbying+4Improves Freedom Of Speech-4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility-2Reduces Government Spending-2Reduces National Debt-2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Voting Rights+6Improves Freedom Of Speech-3
- 9/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/14/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/8/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/4/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/1/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/31/2026
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 8/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/30/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/23/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/20/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/13/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/25/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/23/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/29/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/13/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/28/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/27/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 4/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/30/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/26/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/11/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/4/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/2/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 1/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/12/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/7/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/23/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 12/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/9/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 12/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/20/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 11/19/2025
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- 10/28/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/3/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 9/17/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 35 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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