House Committees Summon ActBlue CEO for Donor Fraud Hearing

House Republican-led committees have summoned the chief executive of ActBlue, the Democratic Party's primary online fundraising platform, to testify publicly next month amid an ongoing investigation into its donor verification practices and potential illegal contributions.

Regina Wallace-Jones, ActBlue's CEO, received a letter from Rep. Bryan Steil, chairman of the House Administration Committee, requesting her appearance at a hearing on May 19. The invitation, which is not mandatory but could lead to a subpoena if declined, stems from a joint probe by the Administration, Judiciary, and Oversight committees that began in October 2023. The committees are examining whether ActBlue's policies adequately prevent fraud, including donations from foreign nationals and straw donors, in violation of federal campaign finance laws that bar non-U.S. citizens and permanent residents from contributing to federal candidates or political action committees.

The request follows the release of an interim staff report on April 20 titled "Fraud on ActBlue, Part II: Illicit Foreign Donations and a Coverup Spur Mass Resignations and Firings on ActBlue's Legal and Compliance Team." The report details...