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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the permissible sources of funding for elections for public office and State ballot measures.

USA117th CongressHJRES-101| House 
| Updated: 12/8/2022
Jerry McNerney

Jerry McNerney

Democratic Representative

California

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that limits the permissible sources of funding for elections to public office and state ballot measures. Specifically, funding to support or oppose a campaign for election to public office may only be provided through (1) contributions by individual citizens to the principal campaign committee controlled by the candidate, or (2) a public election financing or voter education system. Funding to support or oppose a state ballot measure may only be provided through (1) contributions by individuals eligible to vote on the measure, or (2) through a public election financing or voter education system. Congress, the states, and local jurisdictions must establish contribution limits.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 116-73
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the permissible sources of funding for elections for public office and State ballot measures.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-141
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the permissible sources of funding for elections for public office and State ballot measures.
Dec 8, 2022
Introduced in House
Dec 8, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 116-73
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the permissible sources of funding for elections for public office and State ballot measures.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-141
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the permissible sources of funding for elections for public office and State ballot measures.


  • December 8, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • December 8, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Government Operations and Politics

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the permissible sources of funding for elections for public office and State ballot measures.

USA117th CongressHJRES-101| House 
| Updated: 12/8/2022
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that limits the permissible sources of funding for elections to public office and state ballot measures. Specifically, funding to support or oppose a campaign for election to public office may only be provided through (1) contributions by individual citizens to the principal campaign committee controlled by the candidate, or (2) a public election financing or voter education system. Funding to support or oppose a state ballot measure may only be provided through (1) contributions by individuals eligible to vote on the measure, or (2) through a public election financing or voter education system. Congress, the states, and local jurisdictions must establish contribution limits.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 116-73
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the permissible sources of funding for elections for public office and State ballot measures.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-141
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the permissible sources of funding for elections for public office and State ballot measures.
Dec 8, 2022
Introduced in House
Dec 8, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 116-73
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the permissible sources of funding for elections for public office and State ballot measures.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-141
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the permissible sources of funding for elections for public office and State ballot measures.


  • December 8, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • December 8, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jerry McNerney

Jerry McNerney

Democratic Representative

California

Judiciary Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted