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Washington, DC -- Today, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) voted to pass  H.R. 1, the For the People Act, a sweeping anti-corruption package to protect and expand voting rights, ensure the integrity of our elections, and put the needs and priorities of the American people ahead of special interests.

“At a time when the right to vote is under attack, we are pushing forward with landmark reforms to expand voting rights and fight back against corruption,” said Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton. “Combatting voter suppression and gerrymandering, as well as enacting automatic voter registration, will tear down barriers meant to suppress Americans from participating in our democracy. The For the People Act would also be the the most consequential anti-corruption legislation since Watergate, cracking down on special interests and improving transparency and accountability in our politics. With these reforms, we are taking steps closer to achieving a government that more fully lives up to its promise of being of, by, and for the people.”

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;
• Fixing partisan gerrymandering;
• Promoting digital ad transparency; 
• Forcing disclosure of dark money;
• Reining in lobbyist influence; and
• Enforcing ethics and conflict of interest rules for all government officials.

See here for more information about H.R. 1. 

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