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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution to permit the Congress to limit contributions and expenditures in elections for Federal office.

Introduced: March 29, 1996 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 18, 1996
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Mar 29, 1996
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 29, 1996
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E498)
Mar 29, 1996
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Constitutional Amendment - Vests power in the Congress to: (1) set limits on expenditures made by, in support of, or in opposition to the nomination or election of any person to Federal office; (2) set limits on contributions by individuals or entities by, in support of, or in opposition to such nomination or election; and (3) enforce, by appropriate legislation, this amendment.

What's happening now April 18, 1996

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1