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CLC's Trevor Potter on filibuster and provisions of the Freedom to Vote Act

Case
Passing the “Freedom to Vote Act” To Create A Democracy That Works for Us All

Who paid for Republican Rep. Madison Cawthorn's 'spiritual battle' video?

Redistricting efforts in the states strained by partisan fights

Republicans unveil proposed redistricting maps based largely on existing boundaries

House ethics panel to continue probe of Rep. Kelly over wife's purchase of stock in steel firm

Congressional ethics investigators find 'substantial reason to believe' Democratic Rep. Tom Malinowski violated federal conflict-of-interest rules

Case
Better STOCK Act Enforcement Means Accountability for Stock Trading Lawmakers

Legislators trading individual stocks is an ethical disaster

Case
Better STOCK Act Enforcement Means Accountability for Stock Trading Lawmakers

Rep. Fortenberry indicted; accused of lying to FBI during campaign finance investigation

New ethics complaint against Rep. Mike Kelly cites 'luxury trips, transportation, dining'

Poor, poor Rand Paul whose feelings are hurt by cold, hard facts which speak for themselves

House Republican followed Trump's self-dealing model, spent thousands on her own companies: report

U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne updates financial disclosures after complaint that she failed to report stock trades

Case
Better STOCK Act Enforcement Means Accountability for Stock Trading Lawmakers

Insider Trading Rules Should Be Enforced Against Kelly and Others

October 22, 2021
Issues
Ethics

If members of Congress engage in insider trading and use their office for personal gain, they must be held accountable. 

PACs, Super PACs & Dark Money Groups: What's the Difference?

June 20, 2018
Issues
Campaign Finance

Super PACs and dark money groups raise and spend substantial amounts of money — often out pacing candidates’ campaign committees — intended to influence the outcome of U.S. elections. But these groups are all subject to different kinds of rules about fundraising and spending, and raise different...

CO Supreme Court Should Reject Submitted Congressional Redistricting Map that Stifles Latino Voting Power

Date
October 8, 2021
Issues
Redistricting
Communities require equity in government representation so that their voices are heard and needs are met. The map adopted by the Commission fails that standard and should be rejected by the Colorado Supreme Court.

Release: OCE Moves on First True Enforcement of the STOCK Act, Months After Complaint Filed by CLC

Date
October 22, 2021
Case
Better STOCK Act Enforcement Means Accountability for Stock Trading Lawmakers
Issues
Ethics
Proper STOCK ACT enforcement is a critical step for holding members of Congress accountable to the public, and it is necessary for deterring future violations.

First True Enforcement of STOCK Act by OCE Follows CLC Complaint

October 22, 2021
Case
Better STOCK Act Enforcement Means Accountability for Stock Trading Lawmakers
Issues
Ethics

Greater OCE enforcement will help hold violators accountable and deter members of Congress from violating the STOCK Act. 

CLC's Comments on Wyoming Secretary of State's Coordination Rulemaking

Document
Date

On Oct. 21, 2021, Campaign Legal Center (CLC) filed public comments with the Wyoming Secretary of State's office regarding the proposed rulemaking to define "direct coordination" between candidates and PACs or political parties. Our comments make several recommendations that would strengthen Wyoming's final rule to ensure it effectively prevents the circumvention of the state's restrictions on corporate contributions to candidates. 

Senate’s Vote on the Freedom To Vote Act Cannot Be the End

October 20, 2021
Case
Passing the “Freedom to Vote Act” To Create A Democracy That Works for Us All
Issues
Campaign Finance
Redistricting
Voting Rights

Congress should pass this bill, which is popular among American voters and would give them an equal say in our political system.