Video Clip: House Passes H.R. 1- "The For the People Act" in the 116th Congress

Description

H.R. 1- "The For the People Act" passed in the House of Representatives along party lines, 234-119. The bill would overhaul the way Americans vote and take aim at the amount of money currently flowing through the U.S. political system. House Administration Committee Chair Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) explained the process of passing the bill and why the bill is necessary. The bill is not expected to be voted on in the Senate.

2 minutes

Keywords

  • Bipartisan
  • Committee Markup
  • House Administration Committee
  • Jurisdiction
  • Mandate
  • Public Review

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