S.J.Res. 43 has not moved since its introduction on Mar 27, 2025, with cosponsors, all Democrats
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 75 words.
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing Congress and the states to set reasonable limits on the raising and spending of money by candidates and others to influence elections. The amendment grants Congress and the states the power to implement and enforce this amendment by legislation. They are allowed to distinguish between natural persons and corporations or other artificial entities created by law, including by prohibiting such entities from spending money to influence elections.
- Committees
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics: 580 of 5,914 bills became law, 113th–118th (9.8%)
- Sponsor
- 6 of 470 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 1: introduced in senate · 152 words
- Latest action
- Mar 27, 2025: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 3 in all.
Identical or companion · 1
- 119th H.J.Res. 121 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections. D · Introduced
Related, per CRS or House · 2
- 118th S.J.Res. 45 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to af D · Introduced
- 117th S.J.Res. 25 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to af D · Introduced