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H.R. 1

For the People Act of 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). 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.

Received in the Senate.

Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3](D-MD)Sponsor
222 cosponsors222 D
222cosponsors11committees63actions9amendments63related bills112subjects
  1. IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  2. FloorH38900

    The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1.

  3. FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 210 (Roll no. 62).

  5. Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 210 (Roll no. 62).

  6. FloorH36210

    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 219 (Roll no. 61).

    Committee on House Administration
  7. FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1071-1072)

  8. FloorH8D000

    Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule XIX, the House resumed with further consideration of H.R. 1.

  9. FloorH8D000

    Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule XIX, further consideration of H.R. 1 was postponed.

  10. FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rodney Davis (IL) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  11. FloorH8A000

    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  12. FloorH36200

    Mr. Davis, Rodney moved to recommit to the Committee on House Administration. (text: CR H1039)

    Committee on House Administration
  13. FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1039)

  14. FloorH8D000

    Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule XIX, the House resumed with further consideration of H.R. 1.

  15. FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, further consideration of H.R. 1 was postponed.

  16. FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  17. FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1037-1038)

  18. FloorH8D000

    Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule XIX, the House resumed with further consideration of H.R. 1.

  19. FloorH8D000

    Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule XIX, further consideration of H.R. 1 was postponed.

  20. FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lofgren amendment en bloc No. 4, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Gohmert demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  21. FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 179, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Lofgren amendment en bloc No. 4.

  22. FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Pressley amendment, the Chair put the question on the agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rodney Davis (IL) demanded yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  23. FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 179, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pressley amendment No. 37.

  24. FloorH8D000

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.

  25. FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 179, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lesko amendment No. 28.

  26. FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1023-1037)

  27. FloorH8D000

    Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule XIX, the House resumed consideration of H.R. 1.

  28. FloorH8D000

    Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule XIX, further consideration of H.R. 1 is postponed.

  29. FloorH8D000

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.

  30. FloorH8D000

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.

  31. FloorH8D000

    UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on agreeing to the amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

  32. FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1009-1010)

  33. FloorH8D000

    Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule XIX, further consideration of H.R. 1 is postponed.

  34. FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lofgren amendment en bloc No. 3, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Lofgren demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  35. FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 179, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Lofgren amendment en bloc No. 3.

  36. FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rodney Davis (IL) amendment No. 19, the Chair put the question on the agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the nays had prevailed. Ms. Lofgren demanded yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  37. FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 179, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rodney Davis (IL) amendment No. 19.

  38. FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Bush amendment No. 14, the Chair put the question on the agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Green(GA) demanded yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  39. FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 179, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bush amendment No. 14.

  40. FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 179, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Lofgren amendment en bloc No. 2.

  41. FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lofgren amendment en bloc No. 1, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Lofgren demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  42. FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 179, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Lofgren amendment en bloc No. 1.

  43. FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1.

  44. FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1 and H.R. 1280. Rule provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 1 and one motion to recommit. Rule provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 1280 and one motion to recommit.

  45. FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 179. (consideration: CR H886-1009; text: CR H886-972)

  46. FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 179 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1 and H.R. 1280. Rule provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 1 and one motion to recommit. Rule provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 1280 and one motion to recommit.

  47. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.

    Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet Subcommittee
  48. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

    Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
  49. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.

    Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee
  50. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.

    Research and Technology Subcommittee
  51. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), the Judiciary, Oversight and Reform, Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Labor, Ways and Means, Financial Services, Ethics, Homeland Security, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Armed Services Committee
  52. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), the Judiciary, Oversight and Reform, Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Labor, Ways and Means, Financial Services, Ethics, Homeland Security, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Homeland Security Committee
  53. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), the Judiciary, Oversight and Reform, Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Labor, Ways and Means, Financial Services, Ethics, Homeland Security, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Ethics Committee
  54. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), the Judiciary, Oversight and Reform, Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Labor, Ways and Means, Financial Services, Ethics, Homeland Security, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Financial Services Committee
  55. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), the Judiciary, Oversight and Reform, Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Labor, Ways and Means, Financial Services, Ethics, Homeland Security, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Ways and Means Committee
  56. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), the Judiciary, Oversight and Reform, Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Labor, Ways and Means, Financial Services, Ethics, Homeland Security, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  57. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), the Judiciary, Oversight and Reform, Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Labor, Ways and Means, Financial Services, Ethics, Homeland Security, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  58. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), the Judiciary, Oversight and Reform, Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Labor, Ways and Means, Financial Services, Ethics, Homeland Security, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  59. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), the Judiciary, Oversight and Reform, Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Labor, Ways and Means, Financial Services, Ethics, Homeland Security, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Judiciary Committee
  60. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), the Judiciary, Oversight and Reform, Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Labor, Ways and Means, Financial Services, Ethics, Homeland Security, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee
  61. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), the Judiciary, Oversight and Reform, Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Labor, Ways and Means, Financial Services, Ethics, Homeland Security, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Committee on House Administration
  62. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  63. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Mar 3, 202153

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.

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). 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.

For the People Act of 2021 — Informed