Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act

The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 (BCRA) is U.S. Congressional legislation which regulates the financing of political campaigns. It is also known as the McCain-Feingold Bill, after its chief sponsors, Senators John McCain (Republican of Arizona) and Russ Feingold (Democrat of Wisconsin). The law became effective on 6 November 2002, the new legal limits became effective on 1 January 2003.

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U.S. Congressional - Legislation - Financing of political campaigns - John McCain - Republican - Arizona - Russ Feingold - Democrat - Wisconsin - 6 November - 2002 - 1 January - 2003

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As noted in a Supreme Court ruling on the BCRA, it was designed to address three issues:

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• The increased role of soft money in campaign financing,
• The proliferation of issue ads, and
• What were regarded as disturbing campaign practices during the federal elections of 1996, including (to some degree) the presidential race.
 
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