New Constitutional Amendment Would Give Congress Power Over Campaign Cash
Summary
Representative Hillary Scholten introduced House Joint Resolution 221 on November 2, proposing a constitutional amendment that would let Congress and state legislatures regulate campaign contributions and election-related spending. The proposal would also bar foreign governments, non-U.S. citizens, and their agents from contributing to or spending money to influence U.S. elections.Key Facts
- The resolution would authorize Congress to regulate contributions to federal candidates and spending on advertisements intended to influence federal elections.
- It would give states similar authority over state elections and public votes.
- The proposal covers non-cash donations as well as monetary contributions.
- It would prohibit non-U.S. citizens, foreign governments, and their agents from making contributions or election-related expenditures.
- Restrictions would have to apply equally to U.S. citizens and associations of citizens and be content-neutral.
- Scholten said the proposal aims to reduce the time and attention lawmakers devote to campaigning.
- Scholten said more than $15 billion was spent on political campaigns this year.
- Amending the Constitution requires broad support, and the article says it is unclear whether the proposal can obtain enough support.
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