Government by the People Act
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The Government by the People Act or H.R. 20[1] is proposed United States campaign finance reform legislation introduced in 2014.
As of February 2014, it had over 100 Democratic cosponsors, but it has little to no chance of passing the Republican-controlled House of Representatives.[2] Political contributions of up to $150 would be matched by a factor of six times more than the original donation as long as candidates meet certain requirements. They must not use their own money, not accept donations over $1000, have already received at least $50,000 from 1000 in-state donors, and decline most political action committee money.[3] In order to subsidize donations to political candidates, supporters say it will close "corporate tax loopholes",[2] though MinnPost.com said no financing mechanism has been identified.[3] It has been supported in print by Representatives Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), John Sarbanes (D-MD),[1] Annie Kuster (D-NH),[4] and Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI).[5]
See also[]
- For the People Act of 2019, which incorporates many of this bill's provisions
References[]
- ^ a b "Reversing the grievous error of Citizens United". The Washington Post. February 4, 2014. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
- ^ a b "Washington Notebook: Maine's congressional delegation ranks in center and left". Portland Press Herald. February 10, 2014. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
- ^ a b Henry, Devin (February 6, 2014). "Rep. Ellison's big idea for cleaning up campaign finance". MinnPost.com. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
- ^ "Washington Memo: Our democracy needs campaign finance reform". Concord Monitor. January 28, 2014. Archived from the original on January 28, 2014. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
- ^ "Co-Sponsors of Government by the People Act". U.S. Congress. October 10, 2016. Retrieved October 10, 2016.
External links[]
- Proposed legislation of the 113th United States Congress
- Campaign finance reform in the United States