This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment designed to empower Congress and the States with the authority to regulate campaign finance. Its core purpose is to advance democratic self-government , ensure political equality , and protect the integrity of government and the electoral process by allowing reasonable limits on the raising and spending of money to influence elections. The amendment explicitly grants the power to distinguish between natural persons and corporations or other artificial entities , enabling legislation that could prohibit such entities from spending money to influence elections. Importantly, it clarifies that nothing in this article shall be construed to abridge the freedom of the press . This proposal seeks to establish a new constitutional framework for campaign finance regulation in the United States.