Wisconsin Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany introduced the OMAR Act to increase the federal oversight of campaign contributions to candidates' spouses and immediate family.
congressman has introduced a new bill to increase federal oversight of familial campaign contributions, including for spouses.
The OMAR Act would also require the disclosure of campaign compensation to candidates’ immediate family members. "Public officials should serve their constituents; they shouldn’t be serving up a plate of campaign cash to their spouse," he continued."The OMAR Act will help restore public confidence in Congress and prevent politicians from pocketing their campaign funds."
"It’s crazy this is even legal in the first place," he continued."This bill puts an end to this despicable practice and is a common-sense way to restore trust in government and ensure people don’t profit off running for Congress."
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