H.R. 1 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
For the People Act of 2019
H.R. 1 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 3, 2019, sponsored by John P. Sarbanes with 236 co-sponsors. Congress held 10 roll call votes on it.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 3, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 236
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
For the People Act of 2019 This bill addresses voter access, election integrity, election security, political spending, and ethics for the three branches of government. Specifically, the bill expands voter registration and voting access and limits removing voters from voter rolls. The bill provides for states to establish independent, nonpartisan redistricting commissions.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John P. Sarbanes (D-MD). Co-sponsors: 236 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 3, 2019
- Passed the HouseMar 8, 2019
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 39. (Mar 14, 2019)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Mar 8, 2019 · Passed234–193 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · Mar 8, 2019 · Failed197–228
Every roll call vote on this bill
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Mar 7, 2019
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Mar 7, 2019
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Mar 7, 2019
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Mar 7, 2019
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Mar 7, 2019
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Mar 7, 2019
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Mar 8, 2019
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Mar 8, 2019
- For the People ActHouse · Mar 8, 2019
- For the People ActHouse · Mar 8, 2019
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- H.R. 1079: Creating Advanced Streamlined Electronic Services for Constituents Act of 2019
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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