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For the People Act of 2019

Floor Speech

Date: March 7, 2019
Location: Washington, DC


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Mr. LUJAN. Madam Chair, our democracy is at its best when all voices are heard. Unfortunately, whether due to an antiquated voting system or restrictive voter laws, too many Americans face too many obstacles to participating in our elections.

There is also an immediate need to protect election security. Russia attacked our democracy in 2016 and could do so again. That is why, last Congress, I introduced a Voting Innovation Prize Act, to tap into America's innovative spirit to strengthen our democracy. These are competitive grants.

Today, I am proud to offer an amendment based on that legislation. My amendment will expand the election infrastructure grants to promote voter participation, secure our elections, and increase funding.

Madam Chair, I thank Chairman Bennie Thompson for working with me on this amendment, and I urge adoption of this amendment and the For the People Act.

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Mr. LUJAN. Madam Chair, I yield as much time as she may consume to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Lofgren), the chair of the Committee on House Administration.

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Mr. LUJAN. Madam Chair, I urge adoption of this amendment, I urge adoption of H.R. 1, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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