Washington, July 28 -- Congressman Ro Khanna issued the following press release:
Today, Representatives Ro Khanna (CA-17) and Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13) introduced the No Campaign Funded Cover-Ups Act to prohibit candidates for federal office and federal officeholders from using campaign contributions or legal expense funds to cover costs related to sexual assault, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment claims. By requiring more detailed reporting of campaign-related legal expenses, the bill will also give the public greater transparency into how political funds are being used.
"Survivors must be heard and respected," said Congressman Ro Khanna. "Our bipartisan legislation addresses a basic principle: money donated to support a political camp...