H.J.Res. 121 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.
H.J.Res. 121 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Sep 11, 2025, sponsored by Mary Gay Scanlon with 46 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Sep 11, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 46
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
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
Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 46 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 11, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (Sep 11, 2025)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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