Congressman Carney Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Political Campaign Giving Limits

Statement

Congressman Carney today released the following statement on the Supreme Court's McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission decision to strike down aggregate campaign contribution limits:

"I am deeply disappointed by today's Supreme Court decision. This ruling increases the role of money in politics by striking down limits on the total amount of money an individual can give to political campaigns and PACs. This decision opens the floodgates for even more money to pour into our political process, giving disproportionate influence to special interests and the very wealthy.

"Congress must act to protect the voice of everyday Americans. Earlier this year, I cosponsored bipartisan legislation, the Government By the People Act, to give Congress and the states the authority to regulate political spending. I am hopeful that Congress will come together and restore fairness to the political process."

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