Citizen Involvement in Campaigns Act of 2013

In support of a bill similar to H.R. 3586, the "Citizens Involvement in Campaigns Act of 2013".

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Supported amending the Senate filibuster rules so that a supermajority would no longer be required to end debate (specifically, Rule XXII and Rule V). Supported elements of the Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 269), providing for a voluntary system of financing Congressional elections by matching small dollar donations with federal funds.Supported elements of the Grassroots Democracy Act (H.R. 268), providing for a voluntary system of financing Congressional elections using a mix of small private donations and federal funds and establishing a refundable tax credit to encourage grassroots campaign donations. Supported elements of the Empowering Citizens Act (H.R. 270), providing for a voluntary system of financing congressional and presidential elections by matching small dolalr donations with federal funds. Urged Members of the House of Representatives and Senate to update and restore the Voting Rights Act in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision in Shelby County v. Holder. Supported the Supreme Court Ethics Act of 2013 (H.R. 2902, S. 1424) to require the Supreme Court to promulgate a Code of Ethics for the Justices of the Supreme Court that should include the 5 canons of the Code of Conduct for United States Judges adopted by the Judicial Conference of the United States, with any amendments or modifications that the Supreme Court determines appropriate. Supported the No Taxpayer Money for Corporate Campaigns Act of 2013 (H.R. 3480) so that entities receiving federal funds may not use those funds to elect or defeat political candidates or lobby. Supported the No Political Funds for Personal Use Act (H.R. 3466) to prohibit candidates or employees associated with federal political action committees to use committee funds for personal activities. Supported the Safeguarding Elections for Our Nation's Troops Through Reforms and Improvements (SENTRI) Act (S. 1728) to improve voter registration and ballot access opportunities for military and overseas voters, clarify that requests for absentee ballots should remain valid for a full election cycle, strengthen protections of voting rights for miltary and overseas voters, and require reporting on implementation and effectiveness of voter assistance obligations. Opposed the Kids First Research Act (H.R. 2019), a bill to defund the presidential public financing system. Supported the Citizen Involvement in Campaigns Act of 2013 (H.R. 3586) to allow a $200 tax credit ($400 for joint return) for contributions to a candidate for federal public office or to the national committee of a national political party.

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE