Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.

House Joint Resolution

H.J.Res. 121

119th Congress

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 11, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Mary Gay Scanlon

D - PA

Cosponsors

41

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Summary

Proposes a constitutional amendment to allow Congress and states to regulate and set reasonable limits on campaign contributions and expenditures. Would enable distinguishing between natural persons and corporations in election spending, effectively allowing reversal of Citizens United decision.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

Proposes a constitutional amendment to allow Congress and states to regulate and set reasonable limits on campaign contributions and expenditures. Would enable distinguishing between natural persons and corporations in election spending, effectively allowing reversal of Citizens United decision.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Grants Congress and states power to regulate election spending
Allows setting reasonable limits on campaign contributions
Permits distinguishing between individuals and corporations/entities
Could prohibit corporate spending to influence elections
Explicitly protects freedom of the press from regulation

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If ratified, this amendment would fundamentally reshape campaign finance law by overturning Supreme Court precedents like Citizens United. Corporations and Super PACs could be barred from election spending. Individual contribution limits could be strengthened. Would require two-thirds Congressional approval and ratification by 38 states.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

121, 119th Congress (2025). "Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hjres-121