To expand Americans' access to the ballot box, reduce the influence of big money in politics, strengthen ethics rules for public servants, and implement other anti-corruption measures for the purpose of fortifying our democracy, and for other purposes.
The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.
Sponsor and status
John Sarbanes
Sponsor. Representative for Maryland's 3rd congressional district. Democrat.
Last Updated: Feb 22, 2021
117th Congress (2021–2023)
Introduced on Jan 4, 2021
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on January 4, 2021. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
The House Majority Leader indicated on Feb 22, 2021 that this bill may be considered in the week ahead.
This bill is scheduled for the following committee meetings:
Mar 1, 2021 1 p.m. — House Committee on Rules
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“Democrats Launch Sweeping Bid to Overhaul US Election Laws”
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Rep. John Sarbanes [D-MD3]
(Sponsor)
on Feb 26, 2021
“Weekly Update: American Rescue Plan, Equality Act, USPS Hearing”
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Rep. Carolyn Maloney [D-NY12]
(Co-sponsor)
on Feb 27, 2021
“Sen. Rick Scott, Colleagues Introduce the Save Democracy Act to Restore Confidence in our Elections”
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Sen. Rick Scott [R-FL]
on Feb 25, 2021
History
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Mar 8, 2019
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Passed House (Senate next)
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Jan 4, 2021
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Introduced
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Feb 1, 2021
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Considered by House Committee on Oversight and Reform
A committee held a hearing or business meeting about the bill.
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Feb 11, 2021
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Considered by House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
A committee held a hearing or business meeting about the bill.
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Feb 12, 2021
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Considered by House Committee on Oversight and Reform
A committee held a hearing or business meeting about the bill.
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Feb 22, 2021
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On House Schedule
The House indicated that this bill would be considered in the week ahead.
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Feb 22, 2021
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Text Published
Updated bill text was published as of Preprint (Rule). |
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Feb 24, 2021
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Considered by Oversight and Investigations
A committee held a hearing or business meeting about the bill.
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Feb 25, 2021
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Considered by Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship, and Capital Markets
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Passed Committee
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Passed House
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Passed Senate
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Signed by the President
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H.R. 1 is a bill in the United States Congress.
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