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Money in Politics

League Supports "Lobbying and Campaign Finance Reform Act of 2015" (Legal Document)

The League sent a letter to the U.S. Senate with other reform groups expressing support for the Lobbying and Campaign Finance Reform Act of 2015. This legislation, sponsored by Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) would limit the ability of lobbyists to use bundled contributions to buy influence with members of Congress.

League Calls on FEC to Reconsider Pay-to-Pay Rules (Legal Document)

The League joined other organizations on comments to the Federal Election Commission (FEC). The letter asks the FEC to reconsider and strengthen the rules limiting campaign contributions to candidates from those doing business with the government.

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 Urges Support of HR 425, the Stop Super PAC-Candidate Coordination Act (Legal Document)

The League sent a letter to the U.S.

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).

Statement by Elisabeth MacNamara for FEC Hearing on "Corruption in the Political Process" (Legal Document)

President MacNamara offered testimony at a hearing held by the Federal Election Commission (FEC) on February 11, 2015. The hearing follows a comment period where thousands of citizens expressed their concern over the need for stricter disclosure rules and to strengthen regulations on coordination between candidates and secret, dark money groups. President MacNamara called on the agency to update regulations on campaign finance laws to provide full disclosure in light of recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions Citizens United and McCutcheon v. FEC.

Nearly 30,000 Supporters Join Us in Fighting Secret Money (Blog)

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.

4 Solutions to Fight the Corruptive Influence of Money in Politics (Blog)

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.