Bolder Advocacy

The following describes two fictional 501(c)(4) advocacy organizations and the compliance implications of H.R. 1. Neither of these are real organizations, and all situations, while hypothetical, represent the types of advocacy campaigns that 501(c)(4)s engage in to support the needs of their communities and constituencies. These scenarios would also apply to other organizations — unions, […]

H.R. 1, the For the People Act, has passed in the House of Representatives and will now head to the Senate where it is expected to be introduced as S. 1. As H.R. 1/S. 1 makes its way through the legislative process, changes to the bill will almost certainly be made. Now is the time […]

Three flowcharts that help you understand how H.R. 1 may affect your organization through campaign-related disbursement (CRD). Does my organization’s advocacy on federal issues mean it needs to make a campaign-related disbursement disclosure or other disclosure of its donors? My organization made a campaign-related disbursement — do we also need to make a Stand By […]

H.R. 1, the For the People Act, is an enormous, complex piece of legislation, divided into three main sections that broadly address voting, campaign finance and issue advocacy, and ethics in government. With its passage in the House of Representatives, it will now head to the Senate where it is expected to be introduced as […]

Common scenarios in Arizona, and whether or not they are considered lobbying.

Common scenarios in Illinois, and whether or not they are considered lobbying.

Guide on Michigan campaign finance and ballot measure law, including contributions, expenditures, registering/reporting as a political committee

Guide on Michigan voter registration law, including deadlines, photo ID requirements, and voter registration drives

Guide on Michigan lobbying law, including registration and reporting requirements, and lobbying restrictions