Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA)

The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA), enacted in 2002, aimed to regulate the financing of political campaigns in the United States. It primarily targeted "soft money," which refers to unregulated donations to political parties for party-building activities. The law restricted these contributions, increased limits on individual donations, and imposed regulations on issue advertising close to elections. The intent was to reduce the influence of money in politics and enhance transparency. The BCRA remains a significant piece of legislation in discussions about campaign finance and electoral integrity.