Senator Schumer / Democratic Party Expected to Introduce Legislation Posted on February 5, 2010 (June 24, 2020) Defending Key Reforms Senator Charles Schumer of New York is expected to introduce legislation on behalf of the Democratic leadership, coordinating with Congressman Chris Van Hollen of Maryland.Read More
Rep. Van Hollen / Democratic Party Expected to Introduce Legislation Posted on February 5, 2010 (June 24, 2020) Defending Key Reforms Congressman Chris Van Hollen of Maryland is expected to introduce legislation on behalf of the Democratic leadership, coordinating with Senator Charles Schumer.Read More
Senator Bennet (CO) May Introduce an Amendment Posted on February 5, 2010 (June 24, 2020) Democracy Amendments Sen Michael F. Bennet of Colorado may introduce a Constitutional amendment.Read More
Rep. Hodes Expected to Introduce Amendment Posted on February 5, 2010 (June 24, 2020) Democracy Amendments Congressman Paul W. Hodes of New Hampshire is expected to introduce a Constitutional Amendment. An Email from his campaign: The last thing the people of New Hampshire need or want is more well-heeled special interests meddling in our elections and attempting to silence the will of Granite State voters. Read More
Rep. Kaptur Expected to Introduce Amendment Posted on February 5, 2010 (June 24, 2020) Democracy Amendments Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur is expected to introduce a new Constitutional Amendment in response to the "Citizens United" decision, and has already introduced this related amendment: HJRES13: Cosponsors in Thomas.loc.gov Read More
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