House Committee Refers ActBlue 'Straw Donor' Allegations to State AGs

The investigation into ActBlue's fundraising practices has led to potential criminal referrals in five states.

House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil sent letters to attorneys general in Arkansas, Texas, Missouri, Virginia, and Florida.
The letters detail findings of 'suspicious trends' in donations, such as amounts not matching donor profiles and frequent donations from elderly or first-time donors.
Steil introduced legislation to strengthen campaign finance laws, including banning donations from prepaid cards and requiring more stringent credit card verification.
The investigation analyzed over 200 million Federal Election Commission records and involved experts in money laundering and credit card fraud.
ActBlue, a major fundraising platform for Democratic candidates, is under scrutiny for alleged irregularities, with potential criminal charges being considered.