Increased Transparency in Election and Judicial Nomination Funding
This act aims to increase transparency in the funding of election campaigns and activities influencing judicial nominations. It introduces new rules for disclosing the sources of money spent on political purposes, including by corporations and labor organizations, to help citizens better understand who is financing activities that impact elections and the judiciary.
Key points
Greater Transparency: Organizations spending large amounts on election campaigns and judicial nominations will have to disclose their main donors.
Ban on Foreign Money: Provisions prohibiting foreign funding of elections, including local initiatives and referendums, will be strengthened.
Accountability for Ads: Political advertisements will need to clearly state who paid for them and who approved them, including information about major donors.
Beneficial Ownership Disclosure: Corporations and other entities will be required to disclose their true owners to prevent the concealment of funding sources.
Oversight of Judicial Funding: Disclosure requirements will be introduced for spending on communications related to federal judicial nominations, aiming to increase public trust in the justice system.
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