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Tell the Senate: Pass the For the People Act

3/17/2021

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Our democracy is broken. But we have an opportunity to fix it.

The For the People Act ( S.1), is the boldest democracy reform bill introduced in decades. We are on a path to getting once-in-a-generation legislation to the President’s desk, but we need to make our voices heard to ensure it passes in the Senate! 

If enacted, the For the People Act will: 
  • Protect and strengthen our right to vote, especially in Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities.
  • ​Combat corruption by passing pro-ethics measures to clean up our government.
  • ​End the dominance of big money in politics so the people's voice can be heard.

Restore Public Trust in the Election Systems
The United States has one of the lowest voter turnout rates among developed nations, where nearly a quarter of all eligible voters are not registered. If passed, this bill can establish automatic voter registration, prohibit partisan gerrymandering, enhance federal support for voting system security, and bring an end to the use of dark money in politics by  strengthening ethics laws and campaign finance oversight. 


Prioritize Equal Access to the Polls 
The For the People Act will modernize our election administration systems and provide practical solutions to long-standing problems that were exacerbated amidst the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. The 2020 electoral process saw deep voter disenfranchisement, as false claims of voter fraud raged rampant, and mail-in ballots were villainized with misinformation. Such issues cultimanted into the distortion of the democratic process and the undermining of trust in our electoral processes. 

S.1 will  ensure a more secure democracy and protect the right to vote!

However, WE NEED YOUR HELP to ensure the bill  passes in the Senate.


Learn More:
  • Read Why Congress Should Pass the For the People Act 
  • History: Unheard Voices on Voting Rights & Disenfranchisement 
  • Resource: Who Votes, Who Doesn’t, and Why 
  • Factsheet: An Annotated Guide to S.1 

Tell Your Senators to Pass S.1:For the People Act
Click “start writing” to send a custom message directly to Senate leadership before it's too late. Contact your Senator and urge them to vote "YES" on S.1 with no amendments. Not sure what to say? We have a sample script ready for you!
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"Hi, my name is ________ and I am a constituent. I am reaching out to request that Senator __________ votes YES on For the People Act (S.1) without any amendments. This bill protects the freedom to vote, ensures the integrity of our elections, and holds our elected officials accountable. I urge the Senator to act swiftly and pass the For the People Act because it is a pro-democracy, pro-public integrity piece of legislation. Will the Senator do so? Thank you for your time."
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