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Campaign Finance Reform

Reducing the Corrupting Influence of Money in Politics (Blog)

President Obama called for “reduc[ing] the influence of money in our politics, so that a handful of families or hidden interests can’t bankroll our elections” during his final State of the Union speech. As we mark the sixth anniversary of Citizens United v. FEC, here are four solutions for fighting the influence of money in politics.

League Urges IRS to Adopt New 501 (c)(4) Regulations (Article)

The League of Women Voters joined with other concerned organizations to urge the Internal Revenue Service to adopt new regulations that properly interpret the statutory eligibility requirements to qualify for tax-exempt status as a 501(c)(4) “social welfare” organization.

League Calls on Senate to Support Stop Super PAC-Candidate Coordination Act (Legal Document)

The League joined a letter to U.S. Senators encouraging Senators to support and co-sponsor the Stop Super PAC-Candidate Coordination Act. The bill, sponsored by Senator Leahy (D-VT), would shut down individual-candidate Super PACs which are used to circumvent candidate contribution limits.

Help Stop Big Money (Blog)

It’s time to close this loophole that is letting too much big money into our elections. Stand up today and urge your Representatives to strengthen the coordination rules!

Supreme Court Rules in Key Judicial Campaign Finance Case (Press Release)

"The League joined in this case to further the simple goal of protecting government that is transparent and accountable to voters,” said League President Elisabeth MacNamara.

League Joins Letter to U.S. House on H.R. 425 (Legal Document)

The League joined a letter to members of the U.S. House of Representatives encouraging them to support and cosponsor H.R. 425, legislation that would end coordination between Super PACs and candidates.

League Opposes H.R. 412 and H.R. 195 (Legal Document)

The League sent a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on House Administration urging Representatives to vote no on H.R. 412 and H.R. 195. These bills would repeal the presidential public financing system and terminate the Election Assistance Commission (EAC).

6 Ways the League of Women Voters Has Impacted Your Life (Blog)

In honor of our 95th anniversary, here's a list of six things Americans like you have in part because of the League's work at the local, state and national level.

Testifying to the FEC on the Role of Money in Politics (Blog)

This week, the FEC held a rare public hearing. We testified about our work to stop the influence of money in politics.

League to Federal Election Commission: “Protect the Voters and Enforce the Law” (Press Release)

League President MacNamara urges the FEC to update campaign finance regulations to provide full disclosure so that the Citizens United decision does not continue as the giant loophole for secret giving that it has become.