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.

Senate Joint Resolution

S.J.Res. 78

119th Congress

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.

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 17, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Adam Schiff

D - CA

Cosponsors

7

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Summary

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United by allowing Congress and states to regulate campaign contributions and spending, and to establish public campaign financing systems. It would allow distinguishing between natural persons and corporations in election spending.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United by allowing Congress and states to regulate campaign contributions and spending, and to establish public campaign financing systems. It would allow distinguishing between natural persons and corporations in election spending.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Proposes constitutional amendment requiring 2/3 congressional and 3/4 state approval
Authorizes viewpoint-neutral limits on campaign fundraising and spending
Permits public financing systems for elections
Allows prohibition of corporate election spending
Explicitly protects freedom of the press

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Would fundamentally reshape American elections by enabling campaign finance limits struck down by Supreme Court. Affects all candidates, political parties, PACs, Super PACs, corporations, and unions. Constitutional amendments require years-long ratification process and supermajority support.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

78, 119th Congress (2025). "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.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sjres-78