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Congressman Boyle Joins Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and the House in Call for Restoring People-Powered Politics

April 24, 2015

Washington, DC- This week, Congressman Brendan Boyle (D-PA-13) joined Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Task Force Chairwoman Donna Edwards, and Reps. John Larson, Chris Van Hollen, Ted Deutch, and Zoe Lofgen to call for action to address Citizens United and the corrupting influence of money in politics, and unveil the ‘Democracy For All Task Force: Restoring People-Powered Politics.' Boyle is one of three freshmen asked by Leader Pelosi to join the Task Force.

"Our democracy is only as strong as those who participate in it," said Congressman Brendan Boyle. "As a young, newly elected Member of Congress, I am especially aware of the impact our broken system has on young voters. Understandably, they feel disconnected and disillusioned, like their voice doesn't matter because it is only as loud as their wallet is big. As long as campaign spending is protected like free speech and unlimited, undisclosed dark money is allowed to fund our elections, our democratic system will remain rigged to amplify the voice and influence of wealthy donors. We must commit to reengaging all citizens, making sure our doors are open and their voices are heard. I am proud of the solutions the Task Force, and the Democratic Party, are working hard for."

Last Congress, the Task Force worked to assemble a package of legislative solutions to reform our elections and campaign finance system. Now, the Task Force will expand upon that effort by engaging other Members of Congress, outside organizations and, most importantly, the American public to build momentum to pass these bills into law. The legislative package includes the Democracy for all Amendment, Government by the People Act, DISCLOSE Act, Voter Empowerment Act, and the Redistricting Reform Act.