H.J.Res. 25 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate the expenditure of funds for political activity by corporations.
H.J.Res. 25 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on Feb 6, 2013, sponsored by Donna F. Edwards with 53 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 6, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 53
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Constitutional Amendment - States that nothing in the U.S. Constitution shall prohibit Congress and the states from imposing content-neutral regulations and restrictions on the expenditure of funds for political activity by any corporation, limited liability company, or other corporate entity, including but not limited to contributions in support of, or in opposition to, a candidate for public office.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Donna F. Edwards (D-MD). Co-sponsors: 53 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 6, 2013
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice. (Feb 28, 2013)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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