HF2225 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
A resolution memorializing Congress to propose the For Our Freedom Amendment.
Related bill: SF2517
AI Generated Summary
This bill is a resolution from the Minnesota House of Representatives urging the U.S. Congress to propose the "For Our Freedom Amendment" to the U.S. Constitution. The resolution argues that unlimited election spending, as recognized by the Supreme Court over the past several decades, undermines political equality, distorts self-governance, and increases the risk of systemic corruption.
The resolution emphasizes Minnesota’s interest in fostering fair elections, limiting undue influence from wealthy special interests (including corporations and unions), and ensuring that political representatives align with their constituents. It invokes the state's constitutional authority to support reasonable campaign spending limits and transparency in political financing.
The proposed constitutional amendment would clarify that both Congress and state governments have the authority to set reasonable limits on election spending and distinguish between natural persons and artificial entities (such as corporations, unions, and AI systems) in doing so.
Finally, the resolution directs the Minnesota Secretary of State to send authenticated copies to key federal legislative leaders and members of Minnesota's congressional delegation.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
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March 12, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | State Government Finance and Policy |
March 17, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Motion to recall and re-refer, motion prevailed | Elections Finance and Government Operations |