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SCR 20

Petitions Congress to submit a constitutional amendment to the states relating to campaign finance

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tracy McCreery

Missouri urges Congress to propose a constitutional amendment empowering regulation of campaign finance, potentially overriding Citizens United restrictions on political spending.

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Bill Summary · SCR 20

Legislative bill overview

SCR 20 is a state concurrent resolution that petitions the U.S. Congress to propose a constitutional amendment addressing campaign finance regulation. The bill calls for federal action to establish new rules governing money in political campaigns, though the specific amendment language would be determined by Congress. This is a non-binding symbolic measure expressing Missouri's legislative preference for campaign finance reform.

Why is this important

Campaign finance directly affects electoral outcomes and political access. A constitutional amendment would override current Supreme Court decisions (particularly Citizens United v. FEC) that limit campaign finance restrictions, potentially allowing Congress to regulate corporate and individual political spending. This addresses concerns about wealthy donors' outsized influence on elections, though it also raises questions about free speech protections.

Potential points of contention

  • First Amendment concerns: Critics argue that political spending is protected speech; supporters counter that unlimited money distorts democratic equality
  • Vagueness of proposal: The resolution doesn't specify what amendment language Missouri favors, making it unclear exactly what regulations would be implemented
  • Federalism debate: Some believe campaign finance should be decided locally by states rather than through a national constitutional amendment; others argue uniform federal rules are necessary
  • Practical feasibility: Constitutional amendments require supermajority support in Congress and ratification by three-fourths of states, making passage extremely difficult

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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