Today, I am reintroducing four bills to ensure that future Presidents of the United States cannot perpetrate some of the same corrupt acts that former President Donald Trump committed. (1/4)
The Duty to Report Act & Corporate Duty to Report Act would require candidates, campaigns, and companies to report foreign interference in U.S. elections. Requiring candidates and campaigns to put their nation ahead of themselves should be bipartisan. (2/4)
The Enhancing Protections for Whistleblower Anonymity Act would bolster the safety of whistleblowers who come forward to expose wrongdoing. Threatening & trying to expose whistleblowers is wrong & undercuts long-established policy that encourages people to come forward. (3/4)
The Prevent Corrupting Foreign Influence Act would make it a criminal offense for the POTUS, VP, or their families to enrich themselves from foreign sources.

Trump himself is now a sad chapter in our nation’s history, but we must make sure these abuses never happen again. (4/4)

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Many times in recent years when I’ve felt demoralized about our country’s politics, John’s optimism and resolve inspired me to keep fighting. “Don't get lost in a sea of despair,” as he would say.
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The @SenateGOP decision to strip our intelligence and defense legislation of a provision requiring presidential campaigns to report offers of election help from foreign agents is yet another cynical, partisan attempt to enable @realDonaldTrump’s cheating and lying. (1/4)
It should go without saying that an offer of electoral help from a foreign actor– including dirt on an opponent– should be reported to the FBI. But the Trump camp proved that expecting people to do the right thing for our democracy isn’t enough; it must be enshrined in law. (2/4)
That’s why I authored and have carried the Duty to Report Act since 2018, & @SenBlumenthal offered our bill in his chamber. I worked to get the language included in our House Intelligence bill, but Republicans’ disdain for protecting our democracy continues unabated. (3/4)
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Today, I’m introducing the Enhancing Protections for Whistleblower Anonymity Act. Attempting to reveal whistleblowers’ identities undercuts long-standing policy, endorsed by both Democrats and Republicans, to encourage people to come forward with allegations of wrongdoing. (1/4)
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