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The Freedom to Vote Act (formerly known as the For the People Act), introduced as H.R. 1, is a bill in the United States Congress intended to expand voting rights, change campaign finance laws to reduce the influence of money in politics, ban partisan gerrymandering, and create new ethics rules for federal officeholders.
Jan 4, 2021 · For the People Act of 2021. This bill addresses voter access, election integrity and security, campaign finance, and ethics for the three branches of government. Specifically, the bill expands voter registration (e.g., automatic and same-day registration) and voting access (e.g., vote-by-mail and early voting).
AN ACT. To expand Americans’ access to the ballot box, reduce the influence of big money in politics, strengthen ethics rules for public servants, and implement other anti-corruption measures for the purpose of fortifying our democracy, and for other purposes.
Mar 18, 2021 · Annotated Guide to the For the People Act of 2021. Summary: The For the People Act would transform our democracy by making it fairer, stronger, and more inclusive. The Brennan Center explains the key provisions of this historic bill. Last Updated: March 18, 2021. Published: January 20, 2021.
AN ACT To expand Americans’ access to the ballot box, reduce the influence of big money in politics, strengthen ethics rules for public servants, and implement other anti-corruption measures for the purpose of fortifying our democracy, and for other purposes. 1 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
Amends the Ethics in Government Act to require Members of Congress or candidates for Senator, Representative, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner to submit Federal income tax returns in place of financial disclosure reports.
Congress enacts the For the People Act of 2021 pursuant to this broad authority, including but not limited to the following: (1) Congress finds that it has broad authority to regulate the time, place, and manner of congressional elections under the Elections Clause of the Constitution, article I, section 4, clause 1.
Jun 22, 2021 · Biden on the For the People. Act. Today, Democrats in Congress unanimously came together to protect the sacred right to vote. In supporting the For the People Act and defending the rights...
Mar 4, 2021 · The House on Wednesday passed the For the People Act, a sweeping bill that would change campaign finance, voting and ethics laws. The measure passed the Democratic-controlled House. The...
Mar 1, 2021 · Beyond voting reform and protections against discrimination, the bill is a roadmap to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable democracy. This week, the House will vote on the For the People Act (H.R. 1/S.1), the greatest civil rights bill since the civil rights movement itself.
