CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Joe Neguse (D-CO)

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections and to enact public financing systems for political campaigns.

H.J.Res. 122 · House resolution Government Operations and Politics

A Democratic resolution with 114 Democratic cosponsors · See all 114 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States. The amendment focuses on the authority of Congress and the States regarding political campaign money. It would allow for the regulation of contributions and expenditures used to influence elections. The amendment also provides for the creation of public financing systems for political campaigns. Additionally, it allows for distinctions between natural persons and entities like corporations.

Yes· 3 of 8

  • Scored +10

    Does this limit or expose the money behind campaigns?

    The core purpose of the bill is to provide a constitutional basis for campaign finance reform.

  • Scored +7

    Does this make elections run better?

    Aims to reduce the disproportionate influence of private wealth and corporations in elections.

  • Scored +6

    Does this protect the right to vote?

    By reducing the influence of private wealth, it may create a more equitable electoral environment.

The opposite· 3 of 10

  • Scored -10

    Would the very wealthiest people be better off under this?

    Directly seeks to restrict the influence of private wealth in elections.

  • Scored -10

    Would billionaires be better off under this?

    Directly seeks to restrict the influence of private wealth in elections.

  • Scored -8

    Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this?

    Specifically targets the influence of private wealth in the electoral process.