Bills · HJRES 122
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Joint Res.HJRES 122Government Operations and Politics
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.
INTRO SEP 17· LAST ACTION SEP 17
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill tackles a long-standing debate about the role of money in politics. Currently, Supreme Court decisions view campaign spending as a form of free speech, making it difficult for Congress and states to limit contributions and expenditures. If this amendment passes, it would fundamentally shift the legal landscape, allowing governments to enact reforms aimed at reducing the perceived influence of wealthy individuals, corporations, and special interest groups in elections.
For voters, this could mean elections where candidates are more accountable to a broader base of citizens rather than a small number of large donors. If public financing systems are adopted, it could open the door for more diverse candidates to run for office and reduce the pressure on candidates to constantly fundraise. If it doesn't pass, the current framework largely remains, where legal challenges often limit the scope of campaign finance reform.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Grants Congress and the States explicit authority to regulate and impose reasonable, viewpoint-neutral limits on money in elections.
This would change current legal interpretations that limit government's ability to control campaign spending as a form of free speech.
PROVISION 02
Authorizes Congress and the States to establish public campaign financing systems, potentially offsetting private spending to reduce the influence of private wealth.
This could level the playing field for candidates and diminish the role of large private donors.
PROVISION 03
Allows for different regulations for natural persons (individuals) versus corporations or other artificial entities, including potentially prohibiting corporate spending in elections.
This directly addresses a core issue from Citizens United, distinguishing between individuals and corporate entities regarding political speech rights.
PROVISION 04
Clarifies that this amendment does not grant power to abridge the freedom of the press.
This ensures that journalistic activities are not inadvertently caught under new campaign finance regulations.
SPONSORSHIP
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D· Colorado
YRS IN OFFICE
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DEM 78 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 17
Introduced in House
SEP 17
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Joint Resolution
NumberHJRES 122
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 17, 2025
Last actionSep 17, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 17, 2025
House Joint Res.HJRES 122Government Operations and Politics
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 SEP 17, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 17, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
78
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
