The Freedom to Vote Act: Protecting Our Elections and Strengthening Democracy
Campaign Finance Reforms to Ensure Transparency
The Freedom to Vote Act is a landmark legislation that seeks to safeguard the integrity of our elections and promote transparency in political spending. Among its key provisions are three major campaign finance reforms:
1. Disclosure of Dark Money Sources
The bill mandates that dark money groups, which are political organizations that spend money on elections without disclosing their donors, must fully disclose their sources of funding. This will shed light on outside spending and help prevent efforts to influence elections through secret contributions.
2. Small Donor Matching
The Freedom to Vote Act introduces a system of small donor matching to empower everyday Americans in the political process. Candidates who receive small donations from individuals will be eligible for matching funds, reducing the reliance on large donations from wealthy donors.
3. Limit on Foreign Influence
The bill prohibits foreign nationals from contributing to American elections. This safeguard will protect our elections from interference by outside interests and ensure that our political process is solely determined by American citizens.
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