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The Senate Must Hear from American People About Urgent Need to Pass Election Legislation

Date
June 23, 2021
Case
Passing the “For the People Act” to Create a More Accessible, Transparent and Responsive Government
Issues
Campaign Finance
Voting Rights
Redistricting
Ethics
The Senate must hear from constituents about the importance of the For the People Act so we have the momentum needed to pass this bill and combat the crisis of confidence in our government.

Statement by Trevor Potter on Senate Markup of For the People Act

Date
May 6, 2021
Case
Passing the “For the People Act” to Create a More Accessible, Transparent and Responsive Government
Issues
Campaign Finance
Redistricting
Ethics
Voting Rights
The Senate is incorporating recommendations from key stakeholders, adding flexibility to the timeline for implementing changes that will modernize and improve access to voting systems.

At CLC Files FEC and Senate Ethics Complaints Against Sen. Ted Cruz for Personal Use of Campaign Funds

Date
April 7, 2021
Issues
Campaign Finance
Ethics
Campaign Legal Center alleges Sen. Ted Cruz illegally used campaign funds to promote his book.

Testimony: The For the People Act is a Major Step Toward Achieving a Democracy that is More Accessible, Transparent and Responsive the Americans

Date
March 24, 2021
Case
Passing the “For the People Act” to Create a More Accessible, Transparent and Responsive Government
Issues
Campaign Finance
Ethics
Redistricting
Voting Rights
Trevor Potter, president of Campaign Legal Center and Republican former chairman of the Federal Election Commission released his congressional testimony to the Senate Rules Committee before his appearance as an expert witness.

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

Date
March 22, 2021
Case
Passing the “For the People Act” to Create a More Accessible, Transparent and Responsive Government
Issues
Campaign Finance
Ethics
Redistricting
Voting Rights
Trevor Potter will testify before the U.S. Senate Committee on Rules and Administration on the campaign finance and ethics panel on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at 10 a.m. EST.

CLC’s Trevor Potter Applauds the Senate for Prioritizing the For the People Act

Date
March 17, 2021
Case
Passing the “For the People Act” to Create a More Accessible, Transparent and Responsive Government
Issues
Campaign Finance
Ethics
Redistricting
Voting Rights
Statement from CLC President Trevor Potter on the introduction of the For the People Act in the Senate.

CLC’s Trevor Potter Praises House for Passing the For the People Act

Date
March 4, 2021
Case
Passing the “For the People Act” to Create a More Accessible, Transparent and Responsive Government
Issues
Campaign Finance
Ethics
Redistricting
Voting Rights
Now that H.R.1 has passed in the House, it’s time for the Senate to do the same.

As the House Prepares to Vote on the For the People Act, CLC President Trevor Potter Encourages Congress to Pass This Essential Democracy Reform Legislation

Date
March 1, 2021
Case
Passing the “For the People Act” to Create a More Accessible, Transparent and Responsive Government
Issues
Campaign Finance
Redistricting
Ethics
Voting Rights
Congress should continue its tradition of bipartisan support for addressing challenges to our democracy by passing the well-liked and urgently needed bill H.R. 1.

Failure of Congress to Hold Trump Accountable Shows Urgent Need for Democracy Reform

Date
February 13, 2021
Issues
Ethics
Voting Rights
We’ve already seen the real consequences of declining public confidence in elections and can’t afford further erosion.

Impeachment Trial Must Result in Trump Lifetime Ban to Protect our Democracy

Date
February 9, 2021
Issues
Voting Rights
Ethics
Any elected official who incites mob violence as part of a campaign to subvert our democracy is unfit to hold public office in the future.

CLC Calls on Lawmakers To Stop Threats Against Donors Who Suspended Campaign Contributions

Date
February 3, 2021
Issues
Ethics
Campaign Legal Center submitted a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ethics calling on the Committee to immediately address threats from congressional staff to condition official actions and access to elected officials on campaign contributions.

Republican Former Election Commissioner Trevor Potter: Trump Must Be Held Accountable

Date
January 7, 2021
Issues
Voting Rights
Ethics
The president is an active and immediate threat to our democracy. He must be removed from office.

For a More Accessible, Transparent and Responsive Government, CLC’s Trevor Potter Encourages Congress to Pass the “For the People Act”

Date
January 4, 2021
Case
Passing the “For the People Act” to Create a More Accessible, Transparent and Responsive Government
Issues
Campaign Finance
Ethics
Redistricting
Voting Rights

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives reintroduced the For the People Act (H.R. 1), a comprehensive set of democracy reforms to advance voting rights, strengthen ethics laws, end partisan gerrymandering and decrease the influence of wealthy special interests in our political...

Landmark Democracy Bill HR 1 Would Protect Every Voter’s Voice in the Political Process and Restore Trust in Government

Date
January 4, 2019
Case
Passing the “For the People Act” to Create a More Accessible, Transparent and Responsive Government
Issues
Campaign Finance
Redistricting
Voting Rights
Ethics
Americans are entitled to a democracy that works for them, and having HR1 passed as the first order of business in the new Congress.

Testimony: HR 1 Advances the Right of Every Citizen to a Government Responsive and Accountable to Voters

Date
January 29, 2019
Case
Passing the “For the People Act” to Create a More Accessible, Transparent and Responsive Government
Issues
Campaign Finance
Ethics
Today at 10am ET, the U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary will hold a hearing on HR 1, For the People Act, a sweeping package of reforms that offers some of the most comprehensive advances our democracy has seen in decades.

CLC’s Trevor Potter Applauds House for Passing HR 1

Date
March 8, 2019
Case
Passing the “For the People Act” to Create a More Accessible, Transparent and Responsive Government
Issues
Campaign Finance
Ethics
Voting Rights
Redistricting
This landmark bill would make our government more accessible, transparent, and responsive to citizens.

Contractor Contribution Ban Defended by Watchdogs in Appeals Court Filing

Date
February 26, 2013
Case
Guarding Against Pay-to-Play in Federal Contracts
Issues
Campaign Finance
Ethics

Today, the Campaign Legal Center, joined by Democracy 21 and Public Citizen, filed an amici brief in Wagner v. FEC opposing an effort to overturn the 70-year-old ban on campaign contributions by federal contractors. The case is currently on appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of...

Trump Super PAC Received Illegal Donations from Private Prison Company

Date
December 20, 2016
Case
Private Prison Company GEO Group's Pay-to-Play
Guarding Against Pay-to-Play in Federal Contracts
Issues
Campaign Finance
Ethics

WASHINGTON  – The Campaign Legal Center filed a letter today with the Federal Election Commission providing additional evidence that private prison company GEO Group illegally contributed a total of $225,000 to the Donald Trump-affiliated super PAC Rebuilding America Now, in violation of the 75-year...

Trump Super PAC Accepted $100K from Private Prison Company in Violation of Federal Contractor Ban

Date
November 1, 2016
Case
Private Prison Company GEO Group's Pay-to-Play
Guarding Against Pay-to-Play in Federal Contracts
Issues
Campaign Finance
Ethics

WASHINGTON –  One day after the Obama administration announced its decision to phase out federal private prison contracts, the private prison company GEO Group made a $100,000 donation to the pro-Donald Trump super PAC Rebuilding America Now, in violation of the longstanding ban on government...

Trump’s Secret $30 Million Loan in 2016 Campaign Exceeded Legal Limits

Date
October 9, 2020
Issues
Campaign Finance
Ethics
Voters had a right to know where Trump was getting the money for his campaign.