IA 111th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 74 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 2, 2010 Ms. Edwards of Maryland (for herself and Mr. Conyers) introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary JOINT RESOLUTION 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.

That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification:  —

1.The sovereign right of the people to govern being essential to a free democracy, Congress and the States may regulate the expenditure of funds for political speech by any corporation, limited liability company, or other corporate entity.

2.Nothing contained in this Article shall be construed to abridge the freedom of the press.

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