The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA) of 2002, sponsored by John McCain and Russ Feingold, was the first attempt to reform campaign financing.

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The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA) of 2002 was not the first attempt to reform campaign financing. Earlier efforts include the Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA) of 1971 and its amendments in 1974, which established the Federal Election Commission and set limits on contributions to federal campaigns.

The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA) of 2002, Sponsored by John