Moore: People Have a Right to Know Who is Influencing Elections

Washington, DC, June 24, 2010

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) voted for the DISCLOSE Act, legislation that requires corporations that finance campaign advertisements to actually disclose that they are paying for it.

Congresswoman Moore said, “People have a right to know who is spending money to influence elections.  If BP, or any other company, spends money on a campaign commercial right now, they don’t have to tell you.”

Key provisions of the DISCLOSE Act include:

  • Heads of organizations and companies and top ad funders have to “stand by their ads” just like politicians do.
  • Bans foreign-owned companies from spending in elections as well as those who receive federal funds – such as large government contractors and financial institutions receiving TARP funds.

The legislation is in response to the Supreme Court decision in Citizens United vs. the FEC that overturned key campaign finance reforms.  The decision removed limits on corporate spending in elections.

Moore continued, “This bill doesn’t limit free speech, but it does say that we have a right know who is trying to sway our votes.”

The DISCLOSE Act passed the House by a vote of 219-206 and it now goes to the Senate for consideration.

Stay Connected

Use the form below to sign up for my newsletter and get the latest news and updates directly to your inbox.

Office Locations