Hearing on the 10th Anniversary of the Citizens United Supreme Court Decision
January 1, 2020
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The Frame
This hearing serves as a formal record of congressional debate regarding the regulation of corporate and union political spending, which directly impacts how election campaigns are funded and how political influence is exercised in the United States.
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Federal Election Commission
The agency is responsible for enforcing campaign finance laws that were impacted by the Supreme Court ruling.
Members of Congress
Legislators are evaluating whether to propose new laws or constitutional amendments in response to the court decision.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on February 6, 2020, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
- The session was convened by the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties of the House Judiciary Committee.
- The primary subject was the 10-year anniversary of the Citizens United Supreme Court decision.
- The hearing included testimony from six witnesses, including members of Congress, an FEC Commissioner, and legal scholars.
- The record includes prepared testimony and supplemental statements submitted by various members of the committee.
- The hearing focused on the consequences of the ruling for democratic processes and potential legislative remedies.
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Why It Matters
This hearing serves as a formal record of congressional debate regarding the regulation of corporate and union political spending, which directly impacts how election campaigns are funded and how political influence is exercised in the United States.
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Legislative Review of Judicial Precedent
The hearing demonstrates a formal congressional effort to re-examine the practical consequences of a decade-old Supreme Court ruling.
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