Bill · S.J.Res. 78· Senate(119-SJRES-78)

A joint resolution 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.

Age: 66 years

California

Introduced: 9/17/2025
Last activity: 9/17/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by: Adam Schiff
Cosponsors: - 11 - 0

Government Operations and Politics

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

S.J. Res. 78 proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution regarding election money. It would allow Congress and the States to set reasonable, viewpoint-neutral limits on raising and spending money to influence elections. The resolution also allows for the creation of public campaign financing systems to reduce the influence of private wealth. Additionally, it gives the power to distinguish between natural persons and corporations, including the ability to ban corporations from spending money on elections. The amendment explicitly states it cannot be used to limit the freedom of the press.

Yes· 3 of 9

Does this limit or expose the money behind campaigns?+10
The bill is explicitly designed to enable comprehensive campaign finance reform.
Does this make elections run better?+6
Aims to reduce the disproportionate influence of private wealth and corporations in elections.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
Reduces the electoral influence of the wealthy relative to low-income citizens.

The opposite· 3 of 10

Would billionaires be better off under this?-10
Directly targets the ability of the wealthiest individuals to influence elections via spending.
Would the very wealthiest people be better off under this?-8
Specifically designed to restrict the influence of private wealth.
Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this?-7
Directly limits the power of high net worth individuals to fund campaigns.