HJRES 97 · 112th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures with respect to Federal elections.

Introduced 2011-12-20· Sponsored by Rep. Yarmuth, John A. [D-KY-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.(2012-01-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Denies as protected speech any financial expenditures, or in kind equivalents, with respect to a candidate for federal office, without regard to whether or not a communication expressly advocates the election or defeat of a specified candidate in the election. Gives Congress the power to enact a mandatory public financing system to provide funds to qualified candidates in federal elections, which shall be the sole source of funds raised or spent with respect to federal elections. Requires Congress to set forth a legal public holiday for the purpose of voting in regularly scheduled general elections for federal office.…

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Cosponsors (5)

4 Democrats1 Republican