Rep. Grayson Has Introduced Legislation Posted on February 5, 2010 (June 24, 2020) Defending Key Reforms H.R.4431 Title: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a 500 percent excise tax on corporate contributions to political committees and on corporate expenditures on political advocacy campaigns. Read More
Rep Boswell Has Introduced Amendment Posted on February 5, 2010 (June 24, 2020) Democracy Amendments Congressman Leonard L. Boswell of Iowa has introduced HJRes68 Cosponsors in Thomas.loc.gov Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting corporations and labor organizations from using operating funds for advertisements in connection with any… (Introduced in House) HJ 68 IH 111th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 68 Read More
Senator Brown Introduces Legislation Posted on February 5, 2010 (June 24, 2020) Democracy Amendments Sherrod Brown Introduces Citizens United Fixes By David Dayen, FireDog Lake Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) has introduced a bill that would mitigate the effects of the Citizens United ruling on corporate political spending. Saying that corporations already have enormous influence in Washington, as evidenced by their $3.3 billion dollars in annual lobbying expenses, Brown’s bill would at least try to stop this influence from moving into the electoral sphere. Read More
Senator Dodd To Introduce Amendment Posted on February 5, 2010 (June 24, 2020) Democracy Amendments By Senator Dodd’s Office WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) announced today that he will be introducing a constitutional amendment in the coming days to reverse the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. The decision overturned 100 years of precedents to come to the unjustified conclusion that corporations deserve the same free speech protections as individual Americans. Read More
Senator Kerry Backs Amending the Constitution Posted on February 3, 2010 (June 24, 2020) Democracy Amendments Kerry Blasts SCOTUS Campaign Finance Decision Press release from Kerry’s office WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator John Kerry (D-Mass.) testified before the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration at a hearing examining the Supreme Court’s recent ruling to allow unlimited corporate spending in elections. Read More
Public Interest Groups Applaud Rep. Donna Edwards for Filing Constitutional Amendment Bill Posted on February 2, 2010 (August 28, 2020) Democracy Amendments “Free Speech Rights Are For People, Not Corporations” WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Donna Edwards of Maryland introduced today a constitutional amendment bill to overturn the US Supreme Court’s recent ruling allowing unlimited corporate money in elections. Congressman John Conyers, Jr. of Michigan, the chair of the House Judiciary Committee, is a co-sponsor of the amendmentRead More
Language of Amendment Introduced by Congresswoman Donna Edwards Posted on February 2, 2010 (August 28, 2020) Democracy Amendments Amendment language: 111TH CONGRESS 2D SESSION H. J. RES. _____ Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States permitting Congress and the States to regulate the expenditure of funds by corporations engaging in political speech. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. EDWARDS of Maryland (for herself and Mr. CONYERS) introduced the following jointRead More
Amend the Constitution to Reclaim Our Democracy Posted on January 21, 2010 (May 29, 2020) Democracy Amendments On January 21, 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that corporations are entitled to spend unlimited funds in our elections. The First Amendment was never intended to protect corporations. This cannot stand. Support our campaign to overrule the Court via a constitutional amendment to restore the First Amendment to the people. Check out the videoRead More