H.R. 1 Passes House with Two Levin Provisions Included

Statement

Congressman Andy Levin (MI-09) today voted to pass H.R. 1, a package of historic reforms that would restore the promise of our nation's democracy, end the culture of corruption in Washington and reduce the role of money in politics.

The final legislation, which passed in the House with 234 Yeas and 193 Nays, included two provisions sponsored by Congressman Levin.

"I'm a first-time elected officeholder who came to Congress appalled at the way dark money and special interests distort our democracy," Congressman Andy Levin said. "The solution, which Democratic Members of Congress all over America promised during our campaigns, is the For the People Act. This historic package of reforms will return power to the American voter and put a major dent in the dominance of special interests, dark money and voter suppression in our elections.

"I'm so proud to have two provisions included in this bill that would strengthen the democratic process. One increases transparency in our democracy and the other ensures that our congressional maps are drawn by people with the highest integrity.

"While the House of Representatives has already accomplished so much important work in the first two months of this Congress, I'm most proud of the passage of H.R. 1 today."

One provision sponsored by Congressman Levin is an amendment that would prohibit individuals who have violated FEC rules from serving on state redistricting commissions. The amendment was agreed to last night with bipartisan support.

The other, which was also filed as a stand-alone bill called the Transparency in Corporate Political Spending Act, would reverse a current statute that prevents the Federal Elections Commission (FEC) from requiring corporations to disclose their political spending to shareholders.

The Transparency in Corporate Political Spending Act is supported by groups including Public Citizen, End Citizens United Action Fund, Common Cause, Union of Concerned Scientists, People Demanding Action, Newground Social Investment, U.S. Public Interest Research Group (USPIRG), and Corporate Reform Coalition.

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