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Take Action: Pass the For the People Act

The For the People Act (S.1) contains scores of pro-voter, anti-corruption solutions designed to give power to people, including communities of color, and to strengthen the foundations of U.S. democracy.

The United States needs bold democracy reform such as the For the People Act to rebuild confidence in our political system and unblock progress on policies that Americans care about, such as more accessible health care, gun violence prevention, clean air and water, and so much more.

Today, tell your senators to pass the For the People Act, which would:

Establish uniform rules to protect and expand the right of all eligible Americans to securely vote and be fairly represented.
Reduce the corrupting influence of wealthy special interest money and amplify small-dollar donations so that lawmakers are incentivized to work on behalf of everyday Americans.
Enact tough new ethics laws so that all government officials work in the best interests of the American people.

Dear Senator,

Transformative democracy reform is on the verge of becoming a reality, propelled by the demands of everyday Americans like myself who have been shut out for far too long.

The For the People Act (S.1) represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Congress to overhaul the corrupt political system so that it is just, inclusive, and representative of the priorities of all Americans. Please prioritize passage of the For the People Act.

This transformative legislation would help everyday Americans like myself in significant ways. For example, it would:

1. Establish uniform rules to protect and expand the right of all eligible Americans to securely vote and be fairly represented. This includes policies that would end partisan gerrymandering by requiring independent commissions-instead of politicians-to draw congressional districts; ensure automatic voter registration and same-day registration; expand early voting and voting by mail; give states much-needed resources to conduct secure elections; prohibit inappropriate voter roll purges; prevent foreign entities from interfering in elections; and support related bills that would update the Voting Rights Act and make Washington, D.C., a state.

2. Reduce the corrupting influence of wealthy special interest money-and amplify small-dollar donations-so that lawmakers are incentivized to work on behalf of everyday Americans. The centerpiece policy establishes a new federal matching system for small-dollar donations, modeled on successful systems around the nation, that would give everyday Americans more voice in electing lawmakers while making it easier for a diverse range of candidates to run for public office. Other policies include requiring far greater political spending disclosure, strengthening online political ad disclosures, tightening super PAC rules, and restructuring the Federal Election Commission so that the agency can robustly enforce election laws.

3. Enact tough new ethics laws so that all government officials work in the best interests of the American people. Solutions include broadening conflict of interest laws, requiring top officials to take common-sense steps to divest from their financial holdings, slowing the revolving door between government service and the private sector, requiring presidents to disclose their tax returns, preventing members of Congress from sitting on corporate boards, and giving the U.S. Office of Government Ethics the tools it needs to actively enforce the law.

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