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HR 242 Elections; political independence of Virginians necessitates state control over election spending.

Introduced by: Vivian E. Watts | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

House resolution; control over election spending. Recognizes that the political independence of Virginians, as highlighted in the Virginia Declaration of Rights, necessitates state control over election spending and calls on Congress to amend the Constitution of the United States to make clear that the states have the power to regulate and set limits on election contributions and expenditures in state elections and that Congress likewise has such power in federal elections.


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