SJRES. 78In Committee
A joint resolution 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.
A constitutional amendment allowing Congress and the states to regulate election spending and campaign contributions and create public financing systems for campaigns
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
A constitutional amendment allowing Congress and the states to regulate election spending and campaign contributions and create public financing systems for campaigns
Key points
- Authorize regulation of election spending
- Authorize limits on campaign contributions
- Allow public campaign financing systems
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-09-17 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedGovernment Operations and Politics