Rep. Lawson Votes to Pass Historic ‘For the People Act’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Al Lawson (FL-05) voted to pass H.R. 1, the For the People Act, a package that protects and expand voting rights, and puts the needs and priorities of the American people ahead of special interests. The act passed late Wednesday night with a vote of 220-210.
“Our country is facing enormous challenges — a raging pandemic, devastating job losses, skyrocketing health care costs and voter suppression,” Rep. Lawson said. “We must confront these issues head on by strengthening our democracy and advancing the For the People Act. This transformative legislation delivers on our promise to return us to a government of, by and for the people. This reform effort will put an end to decades of dysfunction in politics, return power back to the American people and put us on an inspired path toward a more equitable, just and prosperous future.”
Key provisions of H.R. 1, the For the People Act, include:
• Expanding automatic voter registration and same day registration.
• Strengthening vote by mail, early voting and ballot access.
• Combating voter intimidation and voter suppression.
• Protecting elections from foreign interference.
• Promoting digital ad transparency.
• Reining in lobbyist influence.
• Enforcing ethics and conflict of interest rules for all government officials.
• Empowering small donors with matching funds paid for by lawbreakers, not taxpayers.
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