House Joint Resolution 73
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the permissible sources of funding for elections for public office and State ballot measures.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 18, 2019
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
73
Congress
116
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Government Operations and Politics
Primary focus of measure is government administration, including agency organization, contracting, facilities and property, information management and services; rulemaking and administrative law; elections and political activities; government employees and officials; Presidents; ethics and public participation; postal service. Measures concerning agency appropriations and the budget process may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that limits the permissible sources of funding for elections to public office and state ballot measures. Specifically, funding to support or oppose a campaign for election to public office may only be provided through (1) contributions by individual citizens to the principal campaign committee controlled by the candidate, or (2) a public election financing or voter education system. Funding to support or oppose a state ballot measure may only be provided through (1) contributions by individuals eligible to vote on the measure, or (2) through a public election financing or voter education system.
Congress, the states, and local jurisdictions must establish contribution limits.
July 18, 2019
07/30/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
07/18/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
07/18/2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7136)
07/18/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:33 PM