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US SJR78
Joint Resolution
AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment granting Congress and states authority to regulate and impose reasonable viewpoint-neutral limitations on raising and spending money by candidates and others to influence elections
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Authorizes Congress and states to establish public campaign financing systems, including programs that offset private fundraising with increased public funding to reduce the influence of private wealth
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Permits legislation distinguishing between natural persons and corporations or other artificial entities, including prohibiting such entities from spending money to influence elections
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Explicitly protects freedom of the press from being abridged by any provisions of this amendment
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Requires ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures within seven years of submission to become part of the Constitution
Legislative Description
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections and to enact public financing systems for political campaigns.
Government operations and politics
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
9/17/2025