United States 116th Congress Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

HJRES 39 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States waiving the application of the first article of amendment to the political speech of corporations and other business organizations with respect to the disbursement of funds in connection with public elections and granting Congress and the States the power to establish limits on contributions and expenditures in elections for public office.

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

This bill proposes changing the U.S. Constitution so that the First Amendment does not apply to political speech by corporations and business organizations regarding their spending during elections. It would also give Congress and states the authority to set limits on how much money can be contributed or spent in elections for public office.

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Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E114)

  4. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  5. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

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Not signed on (545)

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Subjects

civil-rights elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does HJRES 39 do?
This bill proposes changing the U.S. Constitution so that the First Amendment does not apply to political speech by corporations and business organizations regarding their spending during elections. It would also give Congress and states the authority to set limits on how much money can be contributed or spent in elections for public office.
Who sponsors HJRES 39?
HJRES 39 is sponsored by Kaptur, Marcy (Democratic) and Norton, Eleanor Holmes (Democratic).
What is the current status of HJRES 39?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HJRES 39?
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