Political Reform

House Passes H.R. 1 by 234-193 (March 8)

Update 336: House Passes H.R. 1 by 234-193 No Ds Dissent; Long March Ahead in Senate Earlier today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, a comprehensive political reform measure that would greatly expand ballot access, help level the campaign finance playing field, and codify ethics rules across all branches of government.  The vote …

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House Democrats Lead off 2019 with H.R. 1 (January 9)

Update 321 — House Democrats Lead Off 2019 with HR 1, Broad and Bold Anti-Corruption Bill House Democrats have given legislative pride of place to the For the People Act, a signal and far-reaching anti-corruption bill, making it H.R. 1.  The bill includes critical voting rights and ethics reforms. But of particular note is the …

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