More than 129 million dollars has already been contributed to the U.S. 2016 election, according to figures in a July 16 article in the Los Angeles Times. That’s in addition to money contributed to political action campaigns (PACS). They can raise unlimited contributions.

Like many Americans, I’m concerned about the amount of money given to U.S. political campaigns, as well as the lack of information about where some of it comes from. We don’t even know if all of it comes from U.S. citizens.

I emailed my concerns to my congressman. His reply listed several pieces of legislation that would attempt to reign in campaign finance abuses. Unfortunately, several appear to have died in Congressional committees or otherwise been derailed.

One of them appears still active:

H. J. Res. 34, the “Democracy is for People Amendment,” would amend the Constitution to establish that only individuals with the right to vote in elections can make political contributions, and affirms the right of government to regulate campaign finance. I take it this means Congress could then pass stricter legislation for campaign contributions and disclosure of donors.

Sounds good to me, at least for a starter. Why don’t you contact your own representative to express your concerns?