1. Legislation and Campaign Finance Reform:
- Support and Advocate for Legislation: Push for laws that limit the amount of money that can be donated to campaigns and political action committees (PACs). Propose or support bills that aim to enhance transparency in political donations.
- Public Financing of Campaigns: Advocate for public financing options for campaigns to reduce candidates' dependency on large donors. Matching funds programs, for instance, can amplify small-dollar donations.
2. Strengthening the Federal Election Commission (FEC):
- Empower the FEC: Work on strengthening the Federal Election Commission's (FEC) enforcement capabilities. Ensure it has adequate resources and authority to monitor and enforce campaign finance laws.
- Appointing Strong Leadership: Advocate for appointing FEC commissioners who are committed to robustly enforcing existing campaign finance laws.
3. Promote Transparency:
- Disclosure Requirements: Support and push for stringent disclosure requirements for all political donations. Ensure that all donors, including those giving to super PACs and 501(c)(4) organizations, are disclosed to the public.
- Real-Time Reporting: Advocate for real-time or near-real-time reporting of political contributions and expenditures to provide greater transparency.
4. Advocacy and Public Pressure:
- Educate Constituents: Educate the public about the impact of money in politics and the importance of campaign finance reform. Mobilize public support for reform measures.
- Collaborate with Advocacy Groups: Work with non-profit organizations and advocacy groups focused on reducing the influence of money in politics to build broader support for reform.
5. Ethics and Conduct Rules:
- Strengthen Ethics Rules: Support stricter ethics rules for members of Congress and their staff regarding interactions with lobbyists. Implement cooling-off periods before former lawmakers can become lobbyists.
- Transparency in Lobbying Activities: Push for greater transparency in lobbying activities, including detailed disclosure of meetings between lobbyists and lawmakers.