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HJRES 78 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate the expenditure of funds for political activity by corporations.
Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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Died in session
This bill died with 112th 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
Constitutional Amendment - States that nothing in the U.S. Constitution shall prohibit Congress and the states from imposing content-neutral regulations and restrictions on the expenditure of funds for political activity by any corporation, limited liability company, or other corporate entity, including but not limited to contributions in support of, or in opposition to, a candidate for public office.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsors
- Donna Edwards · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (1)
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Not signed on (546)
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HJRES 78 do?
- Constitutional Amendment - States that nothing in the U.S. Constitution shall prohibit Congress and the states from imposing content-neutral regulations and restrictions on the expenditure of funds for political activity by any corporation, limited liability company, or other corporate entity, including but not limited to contributions in support of, or in opposition to, a candidate for public office.
- Who sponsors HJRES 78?
- HJRES 78 is sponsored by Donna Edwards (D).
- What is the current status of HJRES 78?
- This bill died with 112th 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 78?
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