Campaign Finance Reform
The League’s advocacy work in the courts, just like our lobbying in Congress and with the Executive, builds our influence in the political process.
Your comments to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) underscore that you believe that Americans have a right to know who is funding our nation’s political campaigns.
The League of Women Voters is observing the 5th anniversary of Citizens United with a renewed resolve to limit the influence of money in politics.
We’re 1 week from the deadline to submit comments to the Federal Election Commission on how to address corruption. So far, we have submitted over 12,000 comments supporting stricter regulations.
The Federal Election Commission is now receiving public comments about steps they should take “to address corruption in the political process.” We need you to tell the FEC to act and enforce the law.
The League sent a letter to the U.S. Senate in support of the DISCLOSE Act of 2014.
The League joined a letter to U.S. Senators urging them to pass the DISCLOSE Act of 2014.
The League joined an amicus brief filed in the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Lair v. Motl.
Read a guest blog post by the League of Women Voters of California on their advocacy campaign that resulted in a big win for campaign disclosure.
A Primer for Engagement of League Members and Fellow Citizens - 2014