Congress and states could limit money raised or spent to affect elections. They could also fund campaigns with public money. The amendment would still protect freedom of the press.
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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. is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Latest action on S.J.Res. 78: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people and groups that raise, donate, or spend money to shape elections. It would not set new rules by itself, but it would give Congress and states more power to make those rules later.
Why this matters: This matters because it could change who has power over money in elections. Today, courts often treat campaign spending as political speech. This amendment would give Congress and states clearer room to limit that money and build public funding systems. The real effect would depend on the laws they pass later and how courts read the new amendment.
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