Support the Corporate Power Reset Strategy to Limit Corporate Political Spending

I am writing to urge you to support and champion the Corporate Power Reset strategy outlined by the Center for American Progress at amprog.org/cpr in our state. This innovative legal approach offers a constitutionally sound method to eliminate corporate and dark money from our political system without overturning the controversial Citizens United decision. The Corporate Power Reset leverages states' authority to define and limit the powers of corporations they charter. By revoking corporations' power to spend money in politics, we can make such expenditures "ultra vires" - beyond their legal powers - and thus unenforceable. This strategy sidesteps potential First Amendment issues by focusing on states' power-granting authority rather than attempting to regulate corporate rights directly. This approach is not only legally robust but also aligns with the will of the American people. Polls consistently show that a vast majority of Americans, across party lines, oppose the influence of corporate money in politics. By supporting this initiative, you would be responding to a clear mandate from your constituents. The strategy is already gaining traction, with Montana pursuing it via a ballot initiative for 2026. Our state has the opportunity to be at the forefront of this crucial reform. I urge you to introduce or support legislation implementing the Corporate Power Reset, using the model legislative language provided by legal experts advocating for this approach. By taking action now, we can effectively undo the impact of Citizens United by redefining what corporations are allowed to do, rather than futilely attempting to restrict their rights. This is our chance to restore the integrity of our democratic process and ensure that the voices of individual citizens are not drowned out by corporate interests. I look forward to hearing about your plans to support this vital initiative. The health of our democracy depends on bold action to address the outsized influence of corporate money in politics. Will you commit to introducing or co-sponsoring legislation to implement the Corporate Power Reset in our state?