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

# Summary of H.J.RES 121 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill proposes a constitutional amendment that would allow Congress and the states to regulate money spent in elections. Currently, the Supreme Court's 2010 *Citizens United* decision limits such restrictions, ruling that political spending is a form of free speech protected by the First Amendment. This proposed amendment would give lawmakers the power to set rules on campaign contributions and expenditures, potentially allowing them to limit spending by wealthy donors, corporations, and outside groups in federal and state elections. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The amendment would primarily affect political candidates, donors, corporations, unions, and political action committees (PACs) that spend money on elections. If passed by Congress and ratified by three-fourths of the states, it would enable the federal government and states to enact campaign finance laws with fewer constitutional constraints than currently exist.

This could include limits on individual donations, corporate spending, and "dark money" groups that don't disclose their donors. **Current Status** H.J.RES 121 is currently in committee and has not advanced further in the legislative process. Constitutional amendments face an exceptionally high bar—they require approval from two-thirds of both the House and Senate, followed by ratification from 38 states. This proposal reflects an ongoing debate about money's role in politics, with supporters arguing it's necessary to reduce wealthy interests' influence and opponents contending it would restrict free speech rights.