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Election Funding Changes: New Rules for Campaigns and Ballot Measures

A proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution aims to restrict funding sources for election campaigns and state ballot measures. Citizens will only be able to support candidates through direct contributions or public financing systems, potentially impacting transparency and equality in the electoral process. These changes seek to increase the influence of individual citizens in politics while limiting the impact of large donors.
Key points
Election campaign funding will only come from individual citizens or public financing systems.
State ballot measure funding will only come from eligible voters or public systems.
Limits will be set on the amounts individuals can contribute to campaigns and ballot measures.
The changes will not affect freedom of the press.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HJRES_101
Sponsor: Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9]
Process start date: 2022-12-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HJRES_101.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Election campaign funding will only come from individual citizens or public financing systems.
  • State ballot measure funding will only come from eligible voters or public systems.
  • Limits will be set on the amounts individuals can contribute to campaigns and ballot measures.
  • The changes will not affect freedom of the press.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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