A bill 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
117th Congress (2021–2023)
Ordered Reported on Aug 11, 2021
The committees assigned to this bill sent it to the House or Senate as a whole for consideration on August 11, 2021.
Other activity may have occurred on another bill with identical or similar provisions.
48 Cosponsors (46 Democrats, 2 Independents)
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“VIDEO: Rubio Slams Bidens Build Back Socialist Plan”
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Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]
on Oct 28, 2021
“Soaring Inflation and Supply Chain Challenges = Most Expensive Thanksgiving in History”
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Sen. Jerry Moran [R-KS]
on Nov 22, 2021
“Thompson: PennDOTs Bridge Tolling Continues to Lack Transparency”
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Rep. Glenn Thompson [R-PA15]
on Nov 22, 2021
History
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Mar 17, 2021
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Introduced
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Mar 24, 2021
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Considered by Senate Committee on Rules and Administration
A committee held a hearing or business meeting about the bill.
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May 11, 2021
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Considered by Senate Committee on Rules and Administration
A committee held a hearing or business meeting about the bill.
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Aug 11, 2021
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Ordered Reported
A committee has voted to issue a report to the full chamber recommending that the bill be considered further. Only about 1 in 4 bills are reported out of committee.
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Passed Senate
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Passed House
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Signed by the President
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S. 1 is a bill in the United States Congress.
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