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DemocratBill · S.J.Res. 43· Senate(119-SJRES-43)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.

Rep. Shaheen
Age: 79 years
New Hampshire
Introduced
3/27/2025
Last activity
3/27/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Jeanne Shaheen
Cosponsors
Democrat - 39Republican - 0
Government Operations and Politics
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution regarding contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections. It seeks to allow Congress and the States to regulate and set reasonable limits on money raised and spent to influence elections. The amendment aims to advance democratic self-government, political equality, and protect the integrity of the electoral process. It would grant the power to distinguish between natural persons and artificial entities like corporations. Specifically, it allows for prohibiting such entities from spending money to influence elections. This proposal is subject to ratification by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States.

Yes· 3 of 9

  • Does this limit or expose the money behind campaigns?+8

    The bill is a direct mechanism for campaign finance reform through the regulation of contributions and expenditures.

  • Does this make elections run better?+7

    The amendment aims to protect the integrity of the electoral process by allowing limits on political spending.

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+5

    The amendment empowers Congress and States to regulate election spending, which expands their regulatory authority.

The opposite· 3 of 6

  • Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?-4

    The amendment limits the ability of entities to use money as a form of political speech.

  • Would billionaires be better off under this?-4

    The regulation of large-scale political spending would directly impact the influence of very wealthy individuals.

  • Would business owners be better off under this?-3

    The amendment could restrict the ability of businesses to spend money to influence elections.