Congressman Keith Self proposed repealing the 17th Amendment, arguing senators should again be chosen by state legislatures to strengthen federalism and state sovereignty.
Quiver AI Summary
Resolution introduced: Rep. Keith Self of Texas said he introduced a joint resolution to repeal the 17th Amendment, which since 1913 has allowed U.S. senators to be elected by popular vote. The proposal would return the selection of senators to state legislatures.
Supporters’ argument: The release says the change would restore a system in which senators represent state governments more directly and provide a check on federal power. It quotes Self and several co-sponsors saying the amendment shifted influence toward Washington and away from the states.
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Keith Self Fundraising
Keith Self recently disclosed $44.7K of fundraising in a Pre-Primary FEC disclosure filed on February 17th, 2026. This was the 461st most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year. 66.3% came from individual donors.
Self disclosed $83.7K of spending. This was the 480th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Self disclosed $255.1K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 376th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Keith Self's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Keith Self Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Keith Self:
- H.R.9366: To require a report on Eastern Frontier infrastructure readiness.
- H.R.9158: Hong Kong Equal Treatment Act
- H.R.9135: TDIU Reform Act of 2026
- H.R.9001: Veterans Hearing Aid Improvement Act of 2026
- H.R.8836: Know Your American Customer Act
- H.R.8769: To amend title 10, United States Code, to define the purpose, role, duties, and professional qualification requirements for chaplains in the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
You can track bills proposed by Keith Self on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Self.
