CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT

Freedom of speech, abolishment of slavery, women’s right to vote, and two-term limit on Presidencies are just a few of the 27 amendments to our constitution.  

BILLS BEFORE CONGRESS

For The People Act (HR 1)

A comprehensive bill that looks at voter and election protections, making voting a National Holiday, works to end gerrymandering, and looks to ban foreign money in elections and provide public financing of campaigns.

Democracy for All Amendment (SJ Res 8/ HJ Res 31)

Provides Congress and the states with the authority to determine reasonable regulations on campaign financing and distinguish between natural persons and other artificial entities under campaign finance laws.  Key sponsors: Sens. Udall, Sanders/Reps. Deutch, Edwards, McGovern.

We The People Act: (HJ Res 48)

Clarifies that only human beings, not legal entities like corporations, are entitled to the protections of the Constitution, and stating that political campaign spending is not protected by the first amendment.  Key Sponsors: Rep. Nolan, Rep. Jones

People’s Rights Amendment (SJ Res 20/HJ Res 88)

Makes it clear that corporations do not have constitutional rights, as if they were people.  Key Sponsors: Senator Jon Tester /Rep. Jim McGovern

HJ Res 90  Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate the expenditure of funds for political activity by corporations.  Key Sponsors: Rep. Carol Shea-Porter

HJ Res 64 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving Congress power to regulate campaign contributions for Federal elections. Rep. Kurt Schrader

PEOPLE POWER PROGRESS UPDATES

  • 42 states have already taken action towards the 28th Amendment!

  • 20 states legislatures have called to overturn Citizens United

  • 4 states have called for a Article V Amendment Convention (IL, VT, CA, NJ, RI) VT backtracked.

  • 4 states have directly voted to overturn Citizens United on a state ballot (MT, CO, CA, WA)

  • Almost 750 cities or towns have called for a constitutional amendment

  • Over 80% of Americans support an amendment

  • Over 140 groups are working to GET THE MONEY OUT of politics

  • Over 150 members of Congress support a constitutional amendment

  • Stay up to date with United For The People's website

Here's a great article where President Obama talks about the need for an Amendment.

ACTION STEP 1:  SIGN PETITIONS

  • Share our Money In Politics A To Z Guide

  • Sign the Free Speech For People petitions (They support two bills)
    • Rep. McGovern's H.J.Res. 20 restores Congress' and the states' authority to limit campaign gifts and spending in all categories; it's similar to Senator Udall's bill, S.J.Res. 19, which has 20 U.S. Senate co-sponsors
    • Rep. McGovern's H.J.Res. 21 makes it clear that corporations do not have constitutional rights, as if they were people; it has bi-partisan support in the House from Rep. Walter Jones (R-NC), along with many other co-sponsors. It's identical to Senator Tester's bill, S.J.Res. 18

LEARN MORE

UNITED FOR THE PEOPLE is the place to go for the latest updates on Constitutional Amendment. 

Here’s their map of existing local and state resolutions

TOOLKIT FOR ACTION

Move To Amend has a great Take Action Toolkit

See if your Candidate has Pledged to Amend