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March 3, 2021
Congressman Gomez Votes to Pass Transformative Voting Rights Legislative Package
Rep. Jimmy Gomez
March 3, 2021
For the People Act of 2021
Rep. Jeff Van Drew
March 3, 2021
Congressman Dunn: Save Democracy and Put People Before Politicians
Rep. Neal Dunn
March 3, 2021
Congressman Gooden Votes NO on Pelosi's Election-Rigging Overhaul
Rep. Lance Gooden
March 3, 2021
Larson Votes to Protect Our Democracy, Pass Election Reform
Rep. John Larson
March 3, 2021
Using Tax Dollars to Fund Campaigns is Wrong
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis
March 3, 2021
A Travesty for Americans
Rep. Carlos Giménez
March 3, 2021
Schneider Amendment on Campaign Donation Disclosures Included in H.R. 1, the For the People Act
Rep. Brad Schneider
March 2, 2021
For the People Act of 2021
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 2, 2021
Remove Big Money in Politics
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March 2, 2021
For the People Act of 2021
Rep. Tom Tiffany
March 2, 2021
For the People Act of 2021
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March 2, 2021
For the People Act of 2021
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Jan. 21, 2021
On Anniversary of Citizens United Decision, Bennet Calls for Reforms to Fight Money in Politics
Sen. Michael Bennet
Jan. 21, 2021
McGovern Introduces Bipartisan Constitutional Amendment to Overturn Citizens United
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Jan. 15, 2021
Foster Announces Support for Transformational Anti-Corruption and Clean Elections Reform Package
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Jayapal and Warren Reintroduce the Anti-Corruption and Public Integrity Act
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Dec. 16, 2020
Bennet Introduces Campaign Finance Reform Bill to Close "Zombie Accounts" of Former Candidates
Sen. Michael Bennet
Oct. 26, 2020
Tweet - "A warming planet. Workers falling behind. Dark money flooding politics. The curtailing of the right to choose. The limiting of voting rights. Those are the consequences of this nomination. We will never not stop fighting for the health care, lives, and freedoms of Americans."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 24, 2020
Tweet - "Senator Whitehouse took to the floor to demand the Senate pass a resolution condemning how the courts have been captured by dark money efforts. Senate Republicans objected."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2020
Letter to Brian D, Miller, Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery of the U.S. Department of Treasury - Warren Calls on New Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery to Investigate "COVID Lobbying Palooza"
Sen. Elizabeth Warren
June 18, 2020
Cunningham Runs Ad With Claim That's Already Been Fact-Checked As False
Sen. Thom Tillis
Jan. 31, 2020
Harder and Rose Introduce No Pensions for Corrupt Politicians Act
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Jan. 21, 2020
Ten Years After Citizens United, McGovern Renews Call to Clean Up Corruption and Get Big Money Out of Politics
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Jan. 17, 2020
Sarbanes, Hoyer Participate in Roundtable Discussion Marking 10 Years Since Citizens United Supreme Court Decision [Video]
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Jan. 16, 2020
Hoyer Receives "A" Rating from End Citizens United Action Fund for Government Reform Efforts
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Nov. 8, 2019
Tweet - "We need to pass a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United."
Sen. Michael Bennet
Sept. 25, 2019
Resolutions to Instruct Conferees
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
Sept. 12, 2019
Reps. Phillips, Khanna Introduce "No PAC Act" To Get Big Money Out Of Politics
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Aug. 9, 2019
Castro Spokesperson Statement on House GOP Letter Calling for Ethics Inquiry
Rep. Joaquin Castro
July 30, 2019
Tweet - "Joining @SenatorTomUdall to unveil the #DemocracyforAll Constitutional Amendment to overturn Citizens United, get big money out of politics, and put political power back in the hands of the American people."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 30, 2019
Udall, Shaheen & All Senate Democrats Introduce Constitutional Amendment to Overturn Citizens United
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July 30, 2019
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July 30, 2019
Tweet - ""Drain the swamp" was little more than a campaign slogan for President @realDonaldTrump. Because if he cared really about draining the swamp, he'd be adamant about overturning Citizens United. That's why today we're unveiling a constitutional amendment to overturn it."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 26, 2019
Udall, Heinrich Introduce Fair Elections Now Act
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June 27, 2019
Crow Closes Dark Money Campaign Finance Loophole in Funding Bill; Passes House
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June 17, 2019
Letter to Special Counsel Henry Kerner - Beyer, Lieu Seek Office Of Special Counsel Investigation Of Jared Kushner For Hatch Act Violations
Rep. Donald Beyer
May 24, 2019
Rep. Ilhan Omar Introduces Bill to Get Dirty Money Out of Politics
Rep. Ilhan Omar
March 8, 2019
Tweet - "FACT CHECK #HR1 creates a new way of funding campaigns WITHOUT taxpayer dollars. The bill gets dark money out of politics and ensures government works of, by, and #ForThePeople."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 8, 2019
Tweet - "Today, every House Democrat voted to pass the #ForThePeople Act, a comprehensive government reform package. #HR1 will end the #CultureofCorruption in Washington & restore Americans' faith in their government. This is a good day for our democracy."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 6, 2019
Tweet - "H.R. 1, the "Democrat Politician Protection Act" + Forces states to allow felons to vote + Overrides state voter ID laws + Removes safeguards to prevent voter fraud + Creates a system where taxpayer money funds candidates the taxpayer doesn't support"
Rep. Steve Scalise
Feb. 8, 2019
Carbajal Reintroduces the Corporate Political Disclosure Act
Rep. Salud Carbajal
Jan. 31, 2019
Tweet - "It really tells you all you need to know about the priorities of Washington Republicans that a bill to make it easier to vote, increase government transparency, get dark money out of politics & empower working people in our elections is met with such disdain. #ForThePeople"
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 30, 2019
Rep. Price Introduces Legislation to Overturn Controversial "Dark Money" Rule
Rep. Nancy Pelosi, ...
Jan. 22, 2019
Tweet - "It's been 9 years since the Supreme Court handed down its disastrous 5-4 #CitizensUnited ruling. Since then, countless corporate campaign contributions have flooded our elections drowning out the voices of millions of voters--we must overturn Citizens United."
Sen. Cory Booker
Jan. 18, 2019
Tweet - "House Dems kicked off the 116th Congress by introducing our landmark govt reform package the #ForThePeople Act, to restore faith in govt, strengthen election integrity, & reform campaign finance laws. I look forward to bringing this bill to the Floor in the coming months. #HR1"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 17, 2019
The Washington Post - Behold the Democrat Politician Protection Act
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Jan. 15, 2019
Day Two: Rep. Josh Harder Co-Sponsors Sweeping Reform Legislation
Rep. Josh Harder
Jan. 10, 2019
Cloture Motion
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
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Politician
March 3, 2021
Congressman Gomez Votes to Pass Transformative Voting Rights Legislative Package
Rep.Jimmy Gomez
March 3, 2021
For the People Act of 2021
Rep.Jeff Van Drew
March 3, 2021
Congressman Dunn: Save Democracy and Put People Before Politicians
Rep.Neal Dunn
March 3, 2021
Congressman Gooden Votes NO on Pelosi's Election-Rigging Overhaul
Rep.Lance Gooden
March 3, 2021
Larson Votes to Protect Our Democracy, Pass Election Reform
Rep.John Larson
March 3, 2021
Using Tax Dollars to Fund Campaigns is Wrong
Rep.Nicole Malliotakis
March 3, 2021
A Travesty for Americans
Rep.Carlos Giménez
March 3, 2021
Schneider Amendment on Campaign Donation Disclosures Included in H.R. 1, the For the People Act
Rep.Brad Schneider
March 2, 2021
For the People Act of 2021
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 2, 2021
Remove Big Money in Politics
Rep.Jason Crow
March 2, 2021
For the People Act of 2021
Rep.Tom Tiffany
March 2, 2021
For the People Act of 2021
Rep.Zoe Lofgren
March 2, 2021
For the People Act of 2021
Rep.Diana Harshbarger
Feb. 5, 2021
Tiffany, Gallagher Introduce OMAR Act to Stop Lawmakers from Funneling Campaign Cash to Spouses
Rep.Tom Tiffany, ...
Jan. 21, 2021
On Anniversary of Citizens United Decision, Bennet Calls for Reforms to Fight Money in Politics
Sen.Michael Bennet
Jan. 21, 2021
McGovern Introduces Bipartisan Constitutional Amendment to Overturn Citizens United
Rep.Jim McGovern, ...
Jan. 15, 2021
Foster Announces Support for Transformational Anti-Corruption and Clean Elections Reform Package
Rep.Bill Foster
Dec. 18, 2020
Jayapal and Warren Reintroduce the Anti-Corruption and Public Integrity Act
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Dec. 16, 2020
Bennet Introduces Campaign Finance Reform Bill to Close "Zombie Accounts" of Former Candidates
Sen.Michael Bennet
Oct. 26, 2020
Tweet - "A warming planet. Workers falling behind. Dark money flooding politics. The curtailing of the right to choose. The limiting of voting rights. Those are the consequences of this nomination. We will never not stop fighting for the health care, lives, and freedoms of Americans."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 24, 2020
Tweet - "Senator Whitehouse took to the floor to demand the Senate pass a resolution condemning how the courts have been captured by dark money efforts. Senate Republicans objected."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2020
Letter to Brian D, Miller, Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery of the U.S. Department of Treasury - Warren Calls on New Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery to Investigate "COVID Lobbying Palooza"
Sen.Elizabeth Warren
June 18, 2020
Cunningham Runs Ad With Claim That's Already Been Fact-Checked As False
Sen.Thom Tillis
Jan. 31, 2020
Harder and Rose Introduce No Pensions for Corrupt Politicians Act
Rep.Josh Harder
Jan. 21, 2020
Ten Years After Citizens United, McGovern Renews Call to Clean Up Corruption and Get Big Money Out of Politics
Rep.Jim McGovern
Jan. 17, 2020
Sarbanes, Hoyer Participate in Roundtable Discussion Marking 10 Years Since Citizens United Supreme Court Decision [Video]
Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
Jan. 16, 2020
Hoyer Receives "A" Rating from End Citizens United Action Fund for Government Reform Efforts
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 8, 2019
Tweet - "We need to pass a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United."
Sen.Michael Bennet
Sept. 25, 2019
Resolutions to Instruct Conferees
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
Sept. 12, 2019
Reps. Phillips, Khanna Introduce "No PAC Act" To Get Big Money Out Of Politics
Rep.Ro Khanna, ...
Aug. 9, 2019
Castro Spokesperson Statement on House GOP Letter Calling for Ethics Inquiry
Rep.Joaquin Castro
July 30, 2019
Tweet - "Joining @SenatorTomUdall to unveil the #DemocracyforAll Constitutional Amendment to overturn Citizens United, get big money out of politics, and put political power back in the hands of the American people."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 30, 2019
Udall, Shaheen & All Senate Democrats Introduce Constitutional Amendment to Overturn Citizens United
Sen.Michael Bennet, ...
July 30, 2019
Cortez Masto cosponsors Constitutional Amendment to reverse Citizens United, get big money out of public elections
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 30, 2019
Tweet - ""Drain the swamp" was little more than a campaign slogan for President @realDonaldTrump. Because if he cared really about draining the swamp, he'd be adamant about overturning Citizens United. That's why today we're unveiling a constitutional amendment to overturn it."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 26, 2019
Udall, Heinrich Introduce Fair Elections Now Act
Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
June 27, 2019
Crow Closes Dark Money Campaign Finance Loophole in Funding Bill; Passes House
Rep.Jason Crow, ...
June 17, 2019
Letter to Special Counsel Henry Kerner - Beyer, Lieu Seek Office Of Special Counsel Investigation Of Jared Kushner For Hatch Act Violations
Rep.Donald Beyer
May 24, 2019
Rep. Ilhan Omar Introduces Bill to Get Dirty Money Out of Politics
Rep.Ilhan Omar
March 8, 2019
Tweet - "FACT CHECK #HR1 creates a new way of funding campaigns WITHOUT taxpayer dollars. The bill gets dark money out of politics and ensures government works of, by, and #ForThePeople."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 8, 2019
Tweet - "Today, every House Democrat voted to pass the #ForThePeople Act, a comprehensive government reform package. #HR1 will end the #CultureofCorruption in Washington & restore Americans' faith in their government. This is a good day for our democracy."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 6, 2019
Tweet - "H.R. 1, the "Democrat Politician Protection Act" + Forces states to allow felons to vote + Overrides state voter ID laws + Removes safeguards to prevent voter fraud + Creates a system where taxpayer money funds candidates the taxpayer doesn't support"
Rep.Steve Scalise
Feb. 8, 2019
Carbajal Reintroduces the Corporate Political Disclosure Act
Rep.Salud Carbajal
Jan. 31, 2019
Tweet - "It really tells you all you need to know about the priorities of Washington Republicans that a bill to make it easier to vote, increase government transparency, get dark money out of politics & empower working people in our elections is met with such disdain. #ForThePeople"
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 30, 2019
Rep. Price Introduces Legislation to Overturn Controversial "Dark Money" Rule
Rep.Nancy Pelosi, ...
Jan. 22, 2019
Tweet - "It's been 9 years since the Supreme Court handed down its disastrous 5-4 #CitizensUnited ruling. Since then, countless corporate campaign contributions have flooded our elections drowning out the voices of millions of voters--we must overturn Citizens United."
Sen.Cory Booker
Jan. 18, 2019
Tweet - "House Dems kicked off the 116th Congress by introducing our landmark govt reform package the #ForThePeople Act, to restore faith in govt, strengthen election integrity, & reform campaign finance laws. I look forward to bringing this bill to the Floor in the coming months. #HR1"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 17, 2019
The Washington Post - Behold the Democrat Politician Protection Act
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Jan. 15, 2019
Day Two: Rep. Josh Harder Co-Sponsors Sweeping Reform Legislation
Rep.Josh Harder
Jan. 10, 2019
Cloture Motion
Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
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