Government by the People Act

The Government by the People Act or H.R. 20^[1] was proposed United States campaign finance reform legislation introduced in 2014 in the 113th United States Congress.

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.^[2] In order to subsidize donations to political candidates, supporters said that it will close "corporate tax loopholes",^[3] though no financing mechanism had been identified.^[2] It was 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

1. "Reversing the grievous error of Citizens United". The Washington Post. February 4, 2014. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
2. Henry, Devin (February 6, 2014). "Rep. Ellison's big idea for cleaning up campaign finance". MinnPost.com. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
3. "Washington Notebook: Maine's congressional delegation ranks in center and left". Portland Press Herald. February 10, 2014. 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.

External links

• Official bill