Congressman Tierney has authored the most comprehensive proposal in Congress to provide a clear alternative to the current system of financing elections. His Clean Money, Clean Elections Act (H.R. 1614) creates a voluntary system that gives candidates an option to forgo private funding without having to undermine their ability to run a competitive campaign. It also allows qualified candidates to run for public office without compromising their independence, since they won't have to ask for money from those with a vested interest in public policy.

Congressman Tierney believes that any lobbying reform proposal should be coupled with campaign finance reform in order to create meaningful change.