For the People Act of 2021

Hozzl · 2023-05-11T15:46:24Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1 For the People Act of 2021 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Government Operations and Politics. Stay informed on legislative developments.

5/11/2023, 3:46 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1

Bill 117 hr 1, also known as the For the People Act of 2021, is a comprehensive piece of legislation aimed at reforming various aspects of the US electoral system. The bill covers a wide range of issues, including campaign finance, voting rights, ethics, and redistricting.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a public financing system for congressional elections, which would provide matching funds for small donations and help reduce the influence of big money in politics. The bill also includes measures to increase transparency in campaign finance, such as requiring political organizations to disclose their donors.

In terms of voting rights, the For the People Act of 2021 seeks to expand access to the ballot box by implementing automatic voter registration, early voting, and same-day registration. The bill also aims to combat voter suppression by prohibiting discriminatory practices such as voter ID laws and purging voter rolls without proper justification. On the ethics front, the bill includes provisions to strengthen ethics rules for public officials, including requiring the president and vice president to disclose their tax returns. The bill also seeks to address conflicts of interest by prohibiting members of Congress from serving on corporate boards and requiring the disclosure of foreign lobbying activities. Finally, the For the People Act of 2021 addresses the issue of gerrymandering by requiring states to establish independent redistricting commissions to draw congressional districts. This is aimed at preventing partisan manipulation of district boundaries and ensuring fair representation for all voters. Overall, the For the People Act of 2021 is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to strengthen democracy and restore trust in the electoral process. It addresses a wide range of issues related to campaign finance, voting rights, ethics, and redistricting, with the goal of making the US electoral system more transparent, inclusive, and fair.

Congressional Summary of HR 1

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). It also limits removing voters from voter rolls.

The bill requires states to establish independent redistricting commissions to carry out congressional redistricting.

Additionally, the bill sets forth provisions related to election security, including sharing intelligence information with state election officials, supporting states in securing their election systems, developing a national strategy to protect U.S. democratic institutions, establishing in the legislative branch the National Commission to Protect United States Democratic Institutions, and other provisions to improve the cybersecurity of election systems.

Further, the bill addresses campaign finance, including by expanding the prohibition on campaign spending by foreign nationals, requiring additional disclosure of campaign-related fundraising and spending, requiring additional disclaimers regarding certain political advertising, and establishing an alternative campaign funding system for certain federal offices.

The bill addresses ethics in all three branches of government, including by requiring a code of conduct for Supreme Court Justices, prohibiting Members of the House from serving on the board of a for-profit entity, and establishing additional conflict-of-interest and ethics provisions for federal employees and the White House.

The bill requires the President, the Vice President, and certain candidates for those offices to disclose 10 years of tax returns.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1

Bill HR 1 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 4, 2021. Bill HR 1 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on January 4, 2021. Bill HR 1's most recent activity was Received in the Senate. as of March 11, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1

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Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

444

Democrat Cosponsors

444

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

Accounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAdult day careAdvisory bodiesAlaska Natives and HawaiiansAppropriationsAssault and harassment offensesAviation and airportsBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesBusiness ethicsBusiness recordsCensus and government statisticsChild care and developmentCivil actions and liabilityCommemorative events and holidaysComputer security and identity theftComputers and information technologyCongressional agenciesCongressional districts and representationCongressional electionsCongressional officers and employeesCongressional operations and organizationCongressional oversightConstitution and constitutional amendmentsCorporate finance and managementCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of CommerceDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of the TreasuryDigital mediaDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDisability and paralysisDisaster relief and insuranceDue process and equal protectionEducational technology and distance educationElection Assistance CommissionElections, voting, political campaign regulationEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEspionage and treasonEuropeExecutive Office of the PresidentExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Election Commission (FEC)Federal appellate courtsFederal district courtsFederal officialsFederal-Indian relationsForeign and international corporationsForeign language and bilingual programsFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment Publishing Office (GPO)Government employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHigher educationHouse of RepresentativesHuman rightsImmigration status and proceduresIndian lands and resources rightsInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationIntergovernmental relationsInternal Revenue Service (IRS)Internet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaJudgesJudicial review and appealsJuvenile crime and gang violenceLabor-management relationsLawyers and legal servicesLegal fees and court costsLegislative rules and procedureLibrary of CongressLicensing and registrationsMembers of CongressMilitary personnel and dependentsMotor vehiclesNatural disastersNews media and reportingNorthern Mariana IslandsOffice of Government EthicsPerformance measurementPolitical advertisingPolitical parties and affiliationPostal servicePresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsPublic contracts and procurementPublic participation and lobbyingRight of privacyRussiaSecuritiesSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC)Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusState and local government operationsSubversive activitiesSupreme CourtTax administration and collection, taxpayersTax-exempt organizationsTechnology assessmentTelephone and wireless communicationTelevision and filmTransportation costsTravel and tourismU.S. and foreign investmentsU.S. territories and protectoratesVoting rightsWages and earnings

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1

For the People Act of 2021Voter Registration Modernization Act of 2021Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2021Democracy Restoration Act of 2021Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2021Redistricting Reform Act of 2021Stop Automatically Voiding Eligible Voters Off Their Enlisted Rolls in States ActSAVE VOTERS ActDemocracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2021DISCLOSE Act of 2021Honest Ads ActStand By Every Ad ActGovernment By the People Act of 2021Empower Act of 2021Stop Super PAC-Candidate Coordination ActExecutive Branch Conflict of Interest ActWhite House Ethics Transparency Act of 2021Executive Branch Comprehensive Ethics Enforcement Act of 2021Conflicts from Political Fundraising Act of 2021Transition Team Ethics Improvement ActEthics in Public Service ActStop Waste And Misuse by Presidential Flyers Landing Yet Evading Rules and StandardsSWAMP FLYERSConnecting Lobbyists and Electeds for Accountability and Reform ActCLEAR ActAccess to Congressionally Mandated Reports ActVoter Registration Efficiency ActFor the People Act of 2021SWAMP FLYERSFor the People Act of 2021Voter Registration Efficiency ActAccess to Congressionally Mandated Reports ActCLEAR ActConnecting Lobbyists and Electeds for Accountability and Reform ActStop Waste And Misuse by Presidential Flyers Landing Yet Evading Rules and StandardsEthics in Public Service ActTransition Team Ethics Improvement ActConflicts from Political Fundraising Act of 2021Executive Branch Comprehensive Ethics Enforcement Act of 2021White House Ethics Transparency Act of 2021Executive Branch Conflict of Interest ActStop Super PAC-Candidate Coordination ActEmpower Act of 2021Government By the People Act of 2021Stand By Every Ad ActHonest Ads ActDISCLOSE Act of 2021Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2021Bots Research ActSAVE VOTERS ActStop Automatically Voiding Eligible Voters Off Their Enlisted Rolls in States ActRedistricting Reform Act of 2021Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2021Democracy Restoration Act of 2021Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2021Voter Registration Modernization Act of 2021To 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.White House Ethics Transparency Act of 2021Executive Branch Comprehensive Ethics Enforcement Act of 2021Conflicts from Political Fundraising Act of 2021Transition Team Ethics Improvement ActEthics in Public Service ActStop Waste And Misuse by Presidential Flyers Landing Yet Evading Rules and StandardsSWAMP FLYERSConnecting Lobbyists and Electeds for Accountability and Reform ActCLEAR ActAccess to Congressionally Mandated Reports ActHelp America Run ActRestoring Integrity to America's Elections ActStop Super PAC-Candidate Coordination ActExecutive Branch Conflict of Interest ActPresidential Conflicts of Interest Act of 2021Democracy Restoration Act of 2021Government By the People Act of 2021Empower Act of 2021Voter Notice ActVoter Notification of Timely Information about Changes in Elections ActVoter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2021Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2021Redistricting Reform Act of 2021Stop Automatically Voiding Eligible Voters Off Their Enlisted Rolls in States ActSAVE VOTERS ActElection Security ActPrevent Election Hacking Act of 2021Bots Research ActDemocracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2021DISCLOSE Act of 2021Honest Ads ActStand By Every Ad ActPresidential Inaugural Committee Oversight ActVoter Registration Efficiency ActAutomatic Voter Registration Act of 2021Voter Registration Modernization Act of 2021Voter Empowerment Act of 2021For the People Act of 2021To 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.

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