119th Congress · House bill · Last action Nov 2, 2026
H.J.Res. 221In Committee
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving Congress power to regulate campaign contributions for Federal elections.
Sponsor: Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. (D-MI)Introduced Nov 2, 2026
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In plain English
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that would grant Congress the power to regulate contributions made to federal election campaigns. The amendment would modify the Constitution to allow lawmakers to set limits on campaign money and donations in elections for federal office.
What’s in the bill (5 sections)
- Sec. 1. The Congress shall have power to prohibit, limit, and
- Sec. 2. Each of the several States shall have power to
- Sec. 3. A person who is not a citizen of the United States,
- Sec. 4. The powers provided by this article are limited to the
- Sec. 5. Congress shall have the power to enforce this article
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House
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