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Election Finance Reform: Limiting Contributions and Expenditures

This proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution aims to allow Congress and the States to regulate election campaign financing. Citizens may feel their vote holds more weight as the influence of large sums of money on elections will be limited, potentially leading to fairer and more representative outcomes. These changes are intended to protect the integrity of the electoral process and promote political equality.
Key points
Congress and the States will be able to set reasonable limits on raising and spending money to influence elections.
Distinctions can be made between natural persons and corporations or other legal entities, including prohibiting such entities from spending money to influence elections.
The amendment will not be interpreted to abridge the freedom of the press.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HJRES_121
Sponsor: Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]
Process start date: 2025-09-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HJRES_121.

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 2025-09-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Congress and the States will be able to set reasonable limits on raising and spending money to influence elections.
  • Distinctions can be made between natural persons and corporations or other legal entities, including prohibiting such entities from spending money to influence elections.
  • The amendment will not be interpreted to abridge the freedom of the press.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5].

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 2025-12-21.

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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