Late Wednesday night, the House passed H.R. 1, the “For the People Act.” It passed by ten votes, with every Republican voting against it, as well as Mississippi Democrat Bennie Thompson, who fears that the bill will abolish majority-black districts like his in the Deep South.Source: H.R. 1 Is a Partisan Assault on American Democracy...
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review two similar constitutional challenges to California’s law requiring that charitable organizations registered to fundraise in the state disclose the names and addresses of their major donors: Americans for Prosperity Foundation v. Becerra (No.Source: Nonprofits Weigh in on California Donor Disclosure Cases Before U.S. Supreme Court...
Nine former FEC commissioners fiercely criticized both H.R. 1 and S. 1 in a letter to Congressional leaders earlier today. The deceptively named “For the People Act” totals nearly 800 pages and would mushroom regulation of all manner of speech about government, elections, and public policy.Source: Nine Former FEC Commissioners Warn of “Ruinous Effect” of H.R. 1 and S. 1...
Democrats in Nevada have introduced legislation to switch their state's contest from a caucus to a primary, and to make it the nation's first.Source: Nevada looks to shake up presidential primary calendar...
The following is a guest post by Jeremy Talcott, a Sacramento-based Attorney at the Pacific Legal Foundation. The Pacific Legal Foundation is a nonprofit legal organization that defends Americans’ liberties when threatened by government overreach and abuse.Source: Individuals of All Beliefs Benefit from Strong Privacy Protections...
On March 4, the Utah legislature passed HB 136, which makes it more difficult for initiatives to get on the ballot. The bill makes it illegal for anyone to pay a petitioner except on an hourly basis. Also it requires initiative circulators who are being paid to wear a badge.Source: Utah Legislature Passes Bill Making it Far More Difficult to...
2 hours ago|Washington, United StatesSource: House Democrats pass H.R. 1 election overhaul bill with public financing, automatic voter registration...
Democrats say that the GOP’s state-level efforts make it important to act at the federal level to preserve expansive voting laws.Source: House Democrats pass sweeping elections bill as GOP legislatures push to restrict voting...
Founders, including allies to Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.), an outspoken critic of the former president, started the PAC, which is called Americans Keeping Country First, The Washington Post reported on Sunday. Source: New super PAC aims to support lawmakers who voted to impeach or convict Trump...
Corporate disclosure was a dominant theme and key tension at Gensler's confirmation hearing.Source: Gensler: SEC should consider corporate political spending disclosures...
