H.J.Res. 2 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.
H.J.Res. 2 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Jan 3, 2019, sponsored by Theodore E. Deutch with 221 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 3, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 221
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Constitutional Amendment 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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Theodore E. Deutch (D-FL). Co-sponsors: 220 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 3, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (Jan 3, 2019)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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