Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act

The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA), passed in 2002, aimed to regulate campaign financing in U.S. elections. It primarily sought to reduce the influence of money in politics by banning "soft money" contributions, which are unregulated donations to political parties. The law also imposed stricter limits on individual contributions and required disclosure of campaign advertising sponsors. The BCRA was intended to promote transparency and fairness in the electoral process, although it faced legal challenges and debates regarding free speech, leading to significant court rulings that have altered its impact over time.