NW Kentucky News

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer, along with Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil and Representative Nick Langworthy, are continuing their investigation into potential fraudulent activities linked to ActBlue, a fundraising platform used by the Democratic Party. The lawmakers have expressed concerns about reports suggesting fraud and evasion of campaign finance laws through online contribution platforms like ActBlue.

In a letter addressed to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the representatives requested access to documents previously withheld by the Biden Administration. They aim to bring transparency to the campaign finance process and hold ActBlue accountable. "The Committees remain concerned with recent reports suggesting fraud and evasion of campaign finance law by individuals exploiting online contribution platforms, especially ActBlue," wrote the lawmakers.

The letter also highlights that ActBlue has not implemented standard procedures such as requiring a Card Verification Value (CVV) for online transactions, which could prevent identity theft and fraud. This lack of security has led to several state-level investigations into allegedly fraudulent contributions made without contributors' awareness.

Comer, Steil, and Langworthy emphasize the importance of ensuring all campaign contributions are legal to guarantee free and fair elections in the future. They have worked previously to ensure that ActBlue operates within U.S. law and intend to continue collaborating with the Trump Administration to prevent improper activities in U.S. elections.

"As Secretary, you are authorized to provide information obtained through SARs to congressional committees upon written request," continued the lawmakers in their letter, underscoring the need for timely access to documents for their investigation.

The full text of their letter is available for public viewing.