H.J.Res. 22 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.
H.J.Res. 22 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Jan 20, 2015, sponsored by Theodore E. Deutch with 162 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 20, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 162
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes Congress and the states to set reasonable limits on the raising and spending of money by candidates and others to influence elections. Grants Congress and the states the power to implement and enforce this amendment by appropriate legislation.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Theodore E. Deutch (D-FL). Co-sponsors: 161 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 20, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. (Feb 2, 2015)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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