119 hjres 119
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to set limits on Federal campaign contributions and spending, prohibit corporate spending in the political process, require Congress to develop a system of public campaign financing for all Federal candidates who qualify for the ballot, and allow the States to set reasonable limits on campaign contributions and spending in State and local elections, and for other purposes.
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"constitutionalAuthorityStatementText": "<pre>\n[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 148 (Wednesday, September 10, 2025)]\n[House]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href=\"https://www.gpo.gov\">www.gpo.gov</a>]\nBy Mr. McGOVERN:\nH.J. Res. 119.\nCongress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant\nto the following:\nCongress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant\nto the following: Article V.\n[Page H4240]\n</pre>"
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