House Joint Resolution 31
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 24, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Joint Resolution
Joint Resolution
A form of legislative measure used to propose changes in law, or to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.J.Res. or S.J.Res. Concurrent resolutions and simple resolutions are other types of resolutions. Bill is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
31
Congress
115
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Government Operations and Politics
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Constitutional Amendment
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing Congress and the states to set reasonable limits on the raising and spending of money by candidates and others to influence elections.
The amendment grants Congress and the states the power to implement and enforce this amendment by appropriate legislation. They are allowed to distinguish between natural persons and corporations or other artificial entities created by law, including by prohibiting such entities from spending money to influence elections.
This joint resolution declares that nothing in this amendment shall be construed to grant Congress or the states the power to abridge the freedom of the press.
January 24, 2017
02/06/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
01/24/2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
01/24/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
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