PAPPAS ANNOUNCES 43 NEW COSPONSORS OF HIS BILL TO END CORRUPTING INFLUENCE OF DARK MONEY IN AMERICAN ELECTIONS, BRINGING TOTAL TO 181

Washington, Aug. 28 -- Congressman Chris Pappas issued the following press release:

Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) announced that his DISCLOSE Act has gained 43 additional cosponsors since its introduction, bringing the total number of cosponsors to 181 in the House. Pappas introduced this legislation in March alongside U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (RI), House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and House Administration Committee Ranking Member Joe Morelle (NY-25). The DISCLOSE Act would end the scourge of dark money in our democracy, shine a bright light of transparency on politics, and make government more accountable to the will of voters. "Trust in our government is nearing historic lows, and we need to t...