This is a proposed constitutional amendment that would give Congress and state legislatures the explicit power to regulate and set limits on money spent to influence elections — effectively pushing back against the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision. It would allow lawmakers to distinguish between real people and corporations when it comes to political spending, and even let them ban corporate election spending entirely. It specifically protects freedom of the press. As a constitutional amendment, it would need two-thirds approval in both chambers of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures to take effect.
Congressional Summary
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing Congress and the states to set reasonable limits on the raising and spending of money by candidates and others to influence elections. The amendment grants Congress and the states the power to implement and enforce this amendment by legislation. They are allowed to distinguish between natural persons and corporations or other artificial entities created by law, including by prohibiting such entities from spending money to influence elections.
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Action Date
- Date Added
- 2026-04-02