Major Lobby Reform Package Becomes Law

League of Women Voters Hails Path-Breaking Bundling Disclosure

Washington, DC-  League of Women Voters President Mary G. Wilson made the following statement today regarding the historic lobbying and ethics reform package becoming law: 

“Rarely do we have the opportunity to congratulate our leaders for doing the right thing in this area. Congress actually did the right thing on lobbying reform.”

“The House and Senate have taken a major step that will clean up their own activities, and the League looks forward to seeing these reforms implemented fully.”

  “Leaders Pelosi and Reid, as well as the vast bipartisan group of Representatives and Senators who voted for these reforms, deserve praise for making good on their campaign promises to limit the undue influence lobbyists hold over our lawmaking process.”

“League members are particularly encouraged that the final version of this legislation includes, for the first time, a path-breaking bundling disclosure requirement that will bring lobbyists’ fundraising practices from the shadows of the backroom into the light.”

League of Women Voters members have long worked to improve ethics and lobbying practices in Congress.  Click hereto read the collection of League letters sent to members of the House and Senate this year. 

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Membership in the League is open to men and women of all ages.