Media Advisory: CLC President Trevor Potter Will Testify Before the Senate on the For the People Act

Washington, D.C.  – On March 24, 2021, at 10 a.m. EST, the U.S. Senate Committee on Rules and Administration will hold a hearing on the For the People Act, legislation that will strengthen our democracy and crack down on political corruption in both parties. Trevor Potter, Campaign Legal Center (CLC) President and Republican former chairman of the Federal Election Commission (FEC), will testify as an expert witness during the second panel on campaign finance and ethics panel.

Potter will emphasize the importance of the proposed campaign finance and ethics legislation in S.1, in making our government more accessible, transparent, and responsive to the American people.

Members of the media should go to the following link to view the hearing: United States Senate Committee on Rules & Administration

WHO:  Trevor Potter, CLC President and Republican former chairman of the FEC

WHAT: The For the People Act Senate Rules Committee hearing

WHEN: Wednesday, March 24, 2021, 10 a.m. EST

WHERE: Russell Senate Office Building 301

Background:

CLC has fought for reforms in campaign finance, government ethics, voting rights and redistricting in the For the People Act, to ensure power is given back to regular voters by reducing the influence of wealthy donors and stopping extreme voter suppression.