Push the Senate to Disclose Electronically

The U.S. Senate still files all disclosures on paper. The process costs taxpayers $250,000 every year and creates a blind spot in campaign contributions: during the four to six weeks it takes to process paper disclosure forms, the public does not know who has contributed to a given candidate’s campaign. That blind spot occurs just before elections, limiting the information’s impact on an election.

There have been several attempts to rectify the matter since 2003, but none as serious as the current push to pass S.223. S.223 would require Senate candidates to file electronically, providing for both faster and cheaper processing. S.223 has bipartisan support but is being blocked by several senators, including John Ensign (R-NV).

If you’re interested in helping pass S.223, more information is available at pass223.com.