Campaign Finance: Limits on Super PAC Contributions
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This bill faces massive opposition from the current majority and would likely be challenged in court based on previous Supreme Court rulings about free speech.
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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Introduced in House
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Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Summer Lee introduced the Abolish Super PACs Act to cap individual donations at $5,000, aiming to end the outsized influence of billionaires. Sanders argued that while citizens get one vote, 'oligarchs get to buy the candidates,' which he described as a threat to democracy.
Progressive lawmakers Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Summer Lee introduced legislation to eliminate the primary vehicle for billionaire election spending. The bill would limit donations to super PACs to $5,000, effectively treating them like traditional political committees to curb the influence of ultra-wealthy donors.
Rep. Summer Lee's Abolish Super PACs Act is highlighted as a cornerstone of the progressive legislative agenda. The bill attempts to cap super PAC donations at $5,000 per year, mirroring the limits placed on corporate PACs, to prevent special interests from drowning out the voices of everyday citizens.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Abolish Super PACs Act
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