Budzinski Releases Anti-Corruption Agenda to Reform Federal Government

<p><strong>SPRINGFIELD, IL</strong>&nbsp;— Today,&nbsp;<strong>Congresswoman Nikki&nbsp;Budzinski&nbsp;(IL-13)&nbsp;</strong>announced a comprehensive&nbsp;<strong><em><u><a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/c5tNMsxeq7A">Anti-Corruption Agenda</a></u></em></strong>aimed at cracking down on self-dealing, dark money, and restoring accountability to government. The agenda consists of forward-thinking legislation introduced by&nbsp;Budzinski’s colleagues in Washington, with the hope that a comprehensive agenda could be considered more formally.&nbsp;<strong>Later today,&nbsp;Budzinski&nbsp;will join End Citizens United President Tiffany Muller&nbsp;for a conversation on anti-corruption reform and the influence of money in politics.</strong></p>

<p>“As corruption in the White House becomes increasingly normalized, it’s no surprise that more Americans are losing faith in public institutions. Restoring that trust requires a renewed commitment to integrity and accountability. I’m excited to back a handful of proposals that will do just that – and reaffirm that public service is meant to serve the people, not enrich those in power,” said&nbsp;<strong>Budzinski</strong>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Budzinski&nbsp;is urging action on the following items:</p>

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<li>Citizens Over Corporations Amendment (Rep. Joe Neguse) – Amendment to the Constitution that would overturn the Citizens United decision. </li>

<li>Presidential Accountability Amendment (Rep. Joseph Morelle) – Amendment to the Constitution to ensure that presidents and other top officials in government are not immune from criminal prosecution. </li>

<li>Insider Trading in Prediction Markets – Rep. Budzinski is currently drafting legislation to prohibit Members of Congress and government officials from trading on political outcomes on prediction markets like Polymarket. </li>

<li><em>Restore Trust in Congress Act</em> (Rep. Chip Roy and Rep. Seth Magaziner) – Prohibits all Members of Congress, their spouses, dependent children, and their trustees from owning, buying, or selling individual stocks, securities, commodities, or futures. </li>

<li><em>High Court Gift Ban Act </em>(Rep. Jamie Raskin and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez) – Bans SCOTUS justices from receiving gifts worth more than $50 in a single instance or $100 over the course of a year, aligning their ethical standards to those that Members of Congress abide by. </li>

<li><em>SCOTUS Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act </em>(Rep. Hank Johnson) – Requires SCOTUS justices to adopt and follow a binding, enforceable code of ethics. </li>

<li><em>DISCLOSE Act</em> – Requires organizations spending money in elections – including super PACs and dark money groups – to disclose donors who have given $10,000 or more in an election cycle. </li>
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<p>Together, these reforms would reduce the influence of special interests, strengthen transparency, and help rebuild public confidence in democratic institutions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For more information, click&nbsp;<strong><u><a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/c5tNMsxeq7A">HERE</a></u></strong><strong><u>.</u></strong></p>

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