Issue Position: Democracy, Civil Liberties, Justice

Issue Position

Congressman Doggett works for Fair Elections

The disastrous Citizens United v. FEC Supreme Court decision kicked open the door to even worse corporate influence in our democratic processand the 5-4 decision in McCutcheon v. FEC further undermines campaign finance laws and our democracy. I am working to strengthen campaign finance limits -- including as a sponsor of H.J.Res.21 and H.J.Res.34, both of which propose amendments to the Constitution to undo damage inflicted by the Court. These amendments would reverse the Supreme Court's misguided decisions in the campaign finance cases that have allowed a flood of corporate money tocorrodes the democratic process. Additionally, I am a sponsor of the "Government By the People Act."which will establish a voluntary, competitive alternative to our special-interest dominated politics.

Congressman Doggett Works to Protect Texas Voters

Whether you are a disabled elderly member of our community, serving in our armed forces overseas, or a young university student whose personal documents are not with them at college, I firmly believe that all citizens should have equal access to the ballot box.Democracy thrives when all citizens can voice their concerns. The Supreme Court, by a slim majority, struck down section 5 of the Voting Rights Act, which prevents certain jurisdictions, like Texas, from implementing policies that impact voting rights unless they are precleared. My friend and colleague, Congressman John Lewis, who put his life on the line in support of equal rights, has called this preclearance provision the "heart and soul" of this important law. President Lyndon B. Johnson had the will and the courage to secure passage of the Voter's Rights Act, and I believe Congress should immediately approve the Voting Rights Amendment Act to correct this misguided Supreme Court decision.We have come too far to allow misguided State laws to add bureaucratic red tape to the ballot box, and I will continue working in Congress to ensure that the voices of all voters are heard.

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