How to Contact Your Representative About Campaign Finance Reform

The Issue

What's at Stake

Since the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision in 2010, unlimited corporate and dark money spending has flooded American elections, drowning out the voices of ordinary citizens. The DISCLOSE Act, which would require disclosure of large donors to political organizations, has been introduced repeatedly but has never passed the Senate.

Money in politics affects every issue — from healthcare to climate to workers' rights — because it shapes which candidates can win and which interests they prioritize. Campaign finance reform is foundational to making democracy responsive to citizens rather than major donors.

$16B+

Spent on federal elections in 2024

$1B+

In dark money — undisclosed donors — in recent election cycles

2010

Year Citizens United was decided, opening floodgates for corporate political spending

Take Action

How to Contact Your Representative — Step by Step

Find your representatives

Enter your ZIP code in RepReach to see your House rep and both Senators with direct phone numbers.

Call about the DISCLOSE Act

'I urge you to support the DISCLOSE Act requiring transparency in political spending' is a concrete, actionable ask.

Frame it as a democracy transparency issue

Voters have a right to know who is spending to influence their elections — this framing resonates broadly.

Follow up in writing

RepReach generates a personalized written message based on your position.

What to Say

Tips for Your Call or Email

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Start with your city. Constituent calls are logged by location.

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Name the specific legislation. 'DISCLOSE Act' or 'campaign finance transparency' gives a staffer a clear, loggable position.

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Frame it as transparency. Knowing who funds political advertising is a basic democratic transparency principle that resonates across party lines.

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Under 60 seconds is ideal. Brief and clear is always best.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DISCLOSE Act?

The Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act would require organizations that spend money to influence federal elections to disclose their large donors. It targets dark money — political spending where the source is hidden from voters.

Is campaign finance reform possible after Citizens United?

Yes. Citizens United prevented Congress from limiting the amount of money that can be spent, but it did not prevent disclosure requirements. The DISCLOSE Act would require transparency without limiting spending, and has been found constitutional by legal experts.

Does calling about campaign finance reform make a difference?

Yes. Campaign finance reform polls broadly well, and constituent pressure has historically moved members to support transparency legislation. Members who hear consistently from constituents about money in politics are more likely to co-sponsor and vote for the DISCLOSE Act.

How do I find my representative's phone number?

Enter your ZIP code in the RepReach app to instantly find your House representative and both U.S. Senators with their direct district office phone numbers.

Turn awareness into action

Your voice matters. Use it.