For the People Act of 2021

Hozzl · 2023-05-11T15:46:08Z

Explore the details of Senate 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

Congressional Summary of S 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 S 1

Bill S 1 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 17, 2021. Bill S 1 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on March 17, 2021. Bill S 1's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 123. as of August 11, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

Accounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAdult day careAdvisory bodiesAviation and airportsBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesBusiness recordsBuy American requirementsCensus and government statisticsChild care and developmentCivil actions and liabilityComputer security and identity theftCongressional agenciesCongressional districts and representationCongressional electionsCongressional operations and organizationCongressional oversightConstitution and constitutional amendmentsCorporate finance and managementCrime preventionCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingDefense spendingDepartment of JusticeDigital mediaDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDisability and health-based discriminationDisability and paralysisDisability assistanceElection Assistance CommissionElections, voting, political campaign regulationEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployment and training programsEuropeEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureFamily relationshipsFederal Election Commission (FEC)Federal district courtsFederal officialsFederal-Indian relationsFinancial services and investmentsForeign and international bankingForeign 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 investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHouse of RepresentativesImmigration status and proceduresInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaJudgesJudicial procedure and administrationJudicial review and appealsLabor-management relationsLegislative rules and procedureLibrary of CongressLicensing and registrationsMarketing and advertisingMembers of CongressMotor vehiclesNews media and reportingNorthern Mariana IslandsOffice of Government EthicsPerformance measurementPhotography and imagingPolitical advertisingPolitical parties and affiliationPostal servicePresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsPublic contracts and procurementPublic participation and lobbyingPublic transitRight of privacyRural conditions and developmentRussiaSecuritiesSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC)Sound recordingState and local financeState and local government operationsSubversive activitiesSupreme CourtTax administration and collection, taxpayersTax-exempt organizationsTelephone and wireless communicationTelevision and filmTransportation costsTravel and tourismU.S. Postal ServiceU.S. territories and protectoratesVoting rights

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1

For the People Act of 2021A bill 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.Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2021Redistricting Reform Act of 2021Democracy Restoration Act of 2021Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2021Voter Registration Efficiency ActAutomatic Voter Registration Act of 2021Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports ActSWAMP FLYERS ActStop Waste And Misuse by Presidential Flyers Landing Yet Evading Rules and Standards ActEmpower Act of 2021Fair Elections Now Act of 2021Honest Ads ActDISCLOSE Act of 2021For the People Act of 2021

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