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Constitutional Rights for Natural Persons Only; Campaign Finance Regulation.

This proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution aims to limit constitutional rights exclusively to natural persons, excluding corporations and other entities. It also seeks to enable the regulation of campaign contributions and expenditures to ensure equal access to the political process for all citizens, regardless of their economic status. The goal is to increase citizen influence in politics and limit the impact of large sums of money.
Key points
Constitutional rights would apply only to individuals, not to companies or other organizations.
Companies and other entities would be subject to legal regulation, and their privileges would not be considered inherent or inalienable.
Governments at all levels would be able to limit campaign spending to ensure every citizen has equal access to politics.
Campaign contributions and expenditures would need to be publicly disclosed, and spending money to influence elections would not be considered free speech.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HJRES_48
Sponsor: Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]
Process start date: 2021-05-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the rights extended by the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HJRES_48.

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 2021-05-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Constitutional rights would apply only to individuals, not to companies or other organizations.
  • Companies and other entities would be subject to legal regulation, and their privileges would not be considered inherent or inalienable.
  • Governments at all levels would be able to limit campaign spending to ensure every citizen has equal access to politics.
  • Campaign contributions and expenditures would need to be publicly disclosed, and spending money to influence elections would not be considered free speech.
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. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Is this summary verified?

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

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