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Congresswoman Heather Wilson, First Congressional District of New Mexico


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House Passes Campaign Reform for 527 Groups April 05, 2006
 
Says the Spending Rules Should Be Evenly Applied to Anyone Trying to Influence Elections


Washington, DC – Congresswoman Heather Wilson today supported the 527 Reform Act of 2005 (H.R. 513) which passed the House 218-209.

“The campaign reform law had loopholes big enough for 527 groups to drive truckloads of money through,” Wilson said. “I think 527s should have to abide by the same rules as other organizations trying to influence elections.”

The bill is sponsored by Reps. Christopher Shays (R-CT) and Marty Meehan (D-MA). It would require 527 groups to also comply with existing federal campaign finance laws and register with the FEC.

A 527 is a tax-exempt group organized under section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code to raise money for political activities including voter mobilization efforts and issue advocacy. Currently, the FEC only requires a 527 group to file regular disclosure reports if it is a political party or political action committee (PAC) that engages in either activities expressly advocating the election or defeat of a federal candidate.

Wilson has supported campaign finance reform that would end soft money contributions to political parties and require more public disclosure. Wilson voted against the Campaign Reform Act of 2002, and agrees with the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia that many of the key provisions of that act are unconstitutional.

“I support campaign finance reform that bans soft money to political parties, strengthens restrictions on foreign campaign donations and requires faster disclosure of campaign contributions, while preserving our precious First Amendment right to political speech,” Wilson said.

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