Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit candidates for election to Congress from accepting contributions from individuals who do not reside in the State or Congressional district the candidate seeks to represent.

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Bill Number

HJRES 65

Introduced

May 24, 2011

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

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Congressional districts and representation Congressional elections Elections, voting, political campaign regulation Government Operations and Politics

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Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits candidates for election to Congress from accepting contributions from individuals who do not reside in the state or congressional district the candidate seeks to represent.

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Jul 11, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
May 24, 2011

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 24, 2011

Introduced in House

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