HJRES 98 · 111th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing regulation of any expenditure in connection to an election.

Introduced 2010-09-29· Sponsored by Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-19]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.(2010-12-20)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Grants Congress the power to regulate any expenditure by a corporation in connection with an election for federal office. Grants each of the several states the power to regulate any expenditure by a corporation in connection with an election for state or local public office or a plebiscite in the state. Provides that nothing contained in this Amendment shall be construed to abridge the freedom of the press.…

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