SENATE RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING THE RHODE ISLAND CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SUPPORT HOUSE RESOLUTION 54 OF THE 2023-2024 CONGRESS TO AMEND THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION TO PROVE THAT THE RIGHTS PROTECTED AND EXTENDED BY THE CONSTITUTION ARE THE RIGHTS OF NATURAL PERSONS ONLY
Impact
The resolution seeks to challenge the existing legal status that equates corporate entities with natural persons, which has been reinforced by decisions like Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. Proponents argue that this has distorted the electoral process by allowing corporations to have excessive influence through unlimited financial contributions, thus undermining democratic principles. If the resolution leads to a constitutional amendment, it would fundamentally alter the legal framework concerning corporate influence in political matters and reinforce the rights of individuals over corporate entities in the political landscape of the United States.
Summary
S2890 is a Senate Resolution from Rhode Island that requests its congressional delegation to support House Resolution 54 of the 2023-2024 Congress. The fundamental aim of this bill is to amend the United States Constitution to clarify that the rights protected and extended by the Constitution are exclusively the rights of natural persons, not corporations. The resolution underscores the overarching principle of government by and for the people, emphasizing the need for fair elections and the importance of securing basic human needs such as clean air, water, and food security, which are often overshadowed by corporate interests.
Contention
There is notable contention surrounding the implications of corporate personhood and its impact on local governance. Opponents of corporate influence argue that it undermines community decision-making by allowing corporations to exploit constitutional clauses that override local laws. This resolution aligns with movements aimed at abolishing corporate personhood, as it seeks to restore the power of individual citizens in the political discourse and mitigate the overwhelming influence that financial power has in shaping public policy.
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