Congress proposes constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United
H.J.Res. 122 — 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. · Filed by Joe Neguse (D-CO) · 104 cosponsors · Introduced Sep 17, 2025 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that would allow Congress and the states to regulate campaign contributions and spending, and to establish public financing systems for elections. It would overturn or limit the effect of Citizens United v. FEC by explicitly permitting viewpoint-neutral limits on money in politics and allowing governments to distinguish between natural persons and corporations in campaign finance regulation.
Why we flagged it
This is a straightforward constitutional amendment proposal designed to overturn or limit Citizens United by restoring government authority to regulate campaign contributions and spending. It is not a statute but a proposal to amend the Constitution itself, making it a structural governance measure rather than a policy bill.
What the text implies
- Ratification requires 38 state legislatures (three-fourths of 50) to approve within seven years; passage is extremely difficult and uncertain, making this primarily a messaging/advocacy vehicle rather than imminent law.
- Section 3 explicitly permits Congress and States to distinguish between natural persons and corporations in campaign spending, potentially enabling corporate spending bans — a direct reversal of Citizens United's core holding.
The full analysis lists 4 implications of this text.
Who it affects
The amendment would restore democratic authority to regulate money in politics, potentially reducing the influence of wealthy donors and corporations on elections and enabling public financing systems. Citizens would gain a mechanism to address concerns about money's outsized role in campaigns, though the actual effect depends on how Congress and states choose to implement the power.