How Move to Amend Stands Out from the Crowd
While it is exciting to see the flurry of momentum and energy that is finally getting some traction in a small segment of Congress, Move to Amend is very clear that it is important that we not let our goals be diluted by our legislators in Washington, even by those who mean well and want to see reform in our political system.
Passing an amendment will be a tough job, so the language must be commensurate with the effort needed to win, and the amendment must be strong and clear enough to end corporate rule - there's no room here for half solutions or ambiguity.
It is our belief that we need to operate on the assumption that once an Amendment comes out of Congress we won't get another shot. So we MUST get it right!
With many competing proposals, it can be confusing to figure out what is what in terms of what the proposals will actually do. We have prepared a summary of each of the amendments proposed, including what is missing from each one.
We also encourage you to check out our article, "How Corporate Constitutional Rights Harm You, Your Family, Your Community, Your Environment, and Your Democracy" to explain why we feel so strongly that half-way solutions are insufficient.
Click here to read Move to Amend's "We the People" Amendment proposal that will clearly establish that money is not speech, corporations are not people, and allows for no loopholes. Our amendment will put people in charge of our government, and corporations in their proper place - subordinate to We the People.
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS (118th Congress)
Move to Amend's Amendment
- The "We the People Amendment"
- Introduced by Rep. Pramila Jayapal (WA) on April 10, 2023
"Democracy for All" Amendment Proposal
- Introduced on January 9, 2023 in the House of Representative by Rep. Adam Schiff (CA)
- Read the summary, text and explanation HERE:
- Organizational supporters: Public Citizen, People for the American Way, Free Speech for People, Common Cause, End Citizens United/Let America Vote Action Fund
What it does:
- Asserts that Congress and the States (a) may regulate and limit the raising and spending of money by candidates and others to influence elections, (b) may regulate and enact systems of public campaign financing, and (c) may distinguish between natural persons and corporations or other artificial entities
What’s missing:
- Does not end corporate constitutional rights under 1st, 4th, 5th, and 14th Amendments
- Does not end political money as protected speech under 1st Amendment
See: Side-by-Side Comparison of HJR 54 and HJR 13 (2 page chart)
Tester Amendment Proposal
- Introduced on January, 2021 in the Senate by Sen. Jon Tester (MT)
- Read the text and explanation here: S.J. Res. 3
What it does:
- Asserts that the rights enumerated in this Constitution and other rights retained by the people shall be the rights of natural persons only
What’s missing:
- Does not address political money equals protected speech under 1st Amendment
- Does not address campaign spending
- Definitiveness of legislatures to regulate corporate actions, allowing courts wide latitude to strike down regulations
Click here to read Move to Amend's proposed amendment that will clearly establish that money is not speech, a corporation is not a person, all corporations are subject to regulation, all campaign contributions will be disclosed and allows for no loopholes. Our amendment will put people in charge of our government, and corporations in their proper place.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW ANALYSIS OF 2021/2022 AMENDMENT PROPOSALS (117th Congress)
CLICK HERE TO VIEW ANALYSIS OF 2019/2020 AMENDMENT PROPOSALS (116th Congress)
CLICK HERE TO VIEW ANALYSIS OF 2017/2018 AMENDMENT PROPOSALS (115th Congress)
CLICK HERE TO VIEW ANALYSIS OF 2015/2016 AMENDMENT PROPOSALS (114th Congress)
CLICK HERE TO VIEW ANALYSIS OF 2013/2014 AMENDMENT PROPOSALS (113th Congress)
CLICK HERE TO VIEW ANALYSIS OF 2011/2012 AMENDMENT PROPOSALS (112th Congress)
