Van Hollen Urges Senate To Pass Disclose Act

Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released the following statement today applauding the Senate for scheduling a vote this week on the Disclose Act:

“I applaud Majority Leader Reid and Senator Schumer’s decision to bring the DISCLOSE Act to the Senate floor for another vote. As we get closer to Election Day, we see the detrimental impact of leaving the Citizens United ruling unchecked – a flood of shadowy special interest spending designed to mislead voters, funded by a select few who want to keep their identities secret.”

“We must increase transparency and shine a light on the special interests trying to influence elections – the fundamental nature of our electoral system is at stake. I urge Senate Republicans to end their obstruction of this important legislation and allow a vote on the DISCLOSE Act. Without it, Americans will not have access to the information they deserve in order to make informed decisions. If you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear from the DISCLOSE Act.”