Thread by @CampaignLegal

American democracy has suffered attacks over the past decade.

It’s time for change.

The #ForThePeopleAct (#HR1) would enact some of the greatest improvements our democracy has seen in decades. What's in the bill? Here are some of the highlights: 1/
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#HR1 will protect access to the fundamental right to vote. It would ensure voters can always register on Election Day and are not wrongfully purged from voter rolls. The bill would also expand the right to vote by mail to every eligible voter. 2/
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#HR1 will end partisan gerrymandering & ensure #FairMaps for all. H.R.1 requires the establishment of an independent redistricting commission (IRC) in each state, a reform essential to restoring confidence that every vote matters. Learn more about IRCs: 3/
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#HR1 will help ensure transparency in our elections and in digital political advertising. Voters have a right to know which wealthy special interests are spending big money to secretly influence our vote and our government. 4/ #StopSecretSpending

Multiple sections of #HR1 will strengthen protections against foreign influence in our elections, by extending the foreign national spending ban to ballot referenda, improving donor disclosure laws & updating digital transparency requirements. 5/ #GovernmentByUS

To amplify the voices of everyday Americans, #HR1 will enact a voluntary small dollar matching program for congressional and presidential races.

H.R. 1 will also address super PAC coordination with candidates.

Learn more about public financing: 6/
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#HR1 would also fix the Federal Election Commission (@FEC). The FEC is the sole federal agency exclusively entrusted with enforcing and administering the laws that govern money in campaigns for president and Congress, but it has failed to enforce our laws. #FixTheFEC 7/

The core tenets of ethical government service remain the same regardless of who is in power, and ethics requirements should be strengthened and remain consistent. #HR1 would codify the ethics pledge, and its revolving door restrictions would help protect the public’s trust. 8/

Many elected officials have pledged to prioritize democracy reform. They should make good on their promise by passing the #ForThePeopleAct/#HR1. We all deserve to have a government that is accessible, transparent and responsive to us. 9/
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