Amending the U.S. Constitution: Congressional Regulation of the Raising and Spending of Money in Federal Elections (Senate) (S. Joint Res. 19)
Do you support or oppose this bill?
What is S. Joint Res. 19?
(Updated July 18, 2017)
This joint resolution, proposed by Sen. Tom Udall (D-NM) would amend the United States Constitution and give Congress the authority to "regulate the raising and spending of money" in federal elections, and grant the same authority to states. The resolution includes an amendment stating that Congress would not "abridge the freedom of the press."
Argument in favor
Big money's grip on elections is so tight that America is no longer a democracy. It takes a solution as big as a constitutional amendment to solve a problem this broad and deep.
Argument opposed
Restricts First Amendment right to free speech. Too narrowly focused on elections. Fails to address advocacy spending. Insulates establishment culture in Washington.
Impact
The bill affects the regulation of raising and spending money in elections. If enacted, the joint resolution might decrease the influence of corporate and special interest money involved in the election process.
Cost of S. Joint Res. 19
A CBO cost estimate is not available.
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