Government by the People Act

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 at the time, it was thought to have little chance of passing the Republican-controlled House of Representatives.[2]

Nancy Pelosi, John Sarbanes, and other Democrats holding a press conference in support of the bill

Under the provisions of the act, 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

References
  1. "Reversing the grievous error of Citizens United". The Washington Post. February 4, 2014. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
  2. "Washington Notebook: Maine's congressional delegation ranks in center and left". Portland Press Herald. February 10, 2014. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
  3. Henry, Devin (February 6, 2014). "Rep. Ellison's big idea for cleaning up campaign finance". MinnPost.com. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
  4. "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.
  5. "Co-Sponsors of Government by the People Act". U.S. Congress. October 10, 2016. Retrieved October 10, 2016.
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