Rep. Deutch Votes for Historic Voting Rights, Anti-Corruption, and Ethics Reforms

Press Release

U.S. Representative Ted Deutch (FL-22), Vice Chair of the Democracy Reform Task Force, joined House Democrats in passing H.R. 1, the For the People Act, a sweeping anti-corruption package to clean up Washington, protect and expand voting rights, restore integrity to government, and put the needs and priorities of the American people ahead of special interests.

The For The People Act included key provisions that are derived from legislation introduced by Rep. Deutch. More information below.

"This comprehensive bill is one of the most transformational pro-democracy, anti-corruption reforms in a generation," said Rep. Deutch. "The For the People Act delivers on House Democrats' promise to restore American democracy by breaking down barriers to voting, ensuring the integrity of our elections, and holding government officials to a high ethical standard. It's clear to see why this legislation is so popular: most Americans want to end the era of powerful special interests preventing Congress from responding to issues like gun violence and climate change. At a time when our democracy is under threat from foreign influence, from disinformation, from big money, and from attacks on voting rights, Congress must act to ensure our elections and our government truly serve the will of the people."

Key provisions of H.R. 1, the For the People Act, include:

* Expanding automatic voter registration and same day registration.
* Strengthening vote by mail, early voting and ballot access.
* Combating voter intimidation and voter suppression.
* Protecting elections from foreign interference.
* Fixing partisan gerrymandering.
* Promoting digital ad transparency.
* Forcing disclosure of dark money.
* Reining in lobbyist influence.
* Enforcing ethics and conflict of interest rules for all government officials.
* Empowering small donors with matching funds paid for by lawbreakers, not taxpayers.

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