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H.R. 1 (117th)

For the People Act of 2021

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Introduced

4 January 2021

Last action

11 March 2021 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate.

Sponsors

Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12], Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ], Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9], Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Lawrence, Brenda L. [D-MI-14], Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2], Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26], Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1], Rep. Bush, Cori [D-MO-1], Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4], David Scott, Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6], Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3], Rep. Haaland, Debra A. [D-NM-1], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2], Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6], Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1], Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8], Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1], Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6], Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5], Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2]

Subjects

Taxation

Source updated

17 December 2025

Taxation

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Summary

For the People Act of 2021 This bill addresses voter access, election integrity and security, campaign finance, and ethics for the three branches of government. Specifically, the bill expands voter registration (e.g., automatic and same-day registration) and voting access (e.g., vote-by-mail and early voting). It also limits removing voters from voter rolls. The bill requires states to establish independent redistricting commissions to carry out congressional redistricting. Additionally, the bill sets forth provisions related to election security, including sharing intelligence information with state election officials, supporting states in securing their election systems, developing a national strategy to protect U.S. democratic institutions, establishing in the legislative branch the National Commission to Protect United States Democratic Institutions, and other provisions to improve the cybersecurity of election systems. Further, the bill addresses campaign finance, including by expanding the prohibition on campaign spending by foreign nationals, requiring additional disclosure of campaign-related fundraising and spending, requiring additional disclaimers regarding certain political advertising, and establishing an alternative campaign funding system for certain federal offices. The bill addresses ethics in all three branches of government, including by requiring a code of conduct for Supreme Court Justices, prohibiting Members of the House from serving on the board of a for-profit entity, and establishing additional conflict-of-interest and ethics provisions for federal employees and the White House. The bill requires the President, the Vice President, and certain candidates for those offices to disclose 10 years of tax returns.

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Timeline

  1. 4 January 2021

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.

    Source: Committee

  2. 4 January 2021

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), the Judiciary, Oversight and Reform, Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Labor, Ways and Means, Financial Services, Ethics, Homeland Security, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 4 January 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 January 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 5 January 2021

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.

    Source: Committee

  6. 1 March 2021

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 179 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1 and H.R. 1280. Rule provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 1 and one motion to recommit. Rule provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 1280 and one motion to recommit.

    Source: Floor

  7. 1 March 2021

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

    Source: Committee

  8. 2 March 2021

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1 and H.R. 1280. Rule provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 1 and one motion to recommit. Rule provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 1280 and one motion to recommit.

    Source: Floor

  9. 2 March 2021

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 179. (consideration: CR H886-1009; text: CR H886-972)

    Source: Floor

  10. 3 March 2021

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  11. 3 March 2021

    Floor

    The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1.

    Source: Floor

  12. 3 March 2021

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  13. 3 March 2021

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 210 (Roll no. 62).

    Source: Floor

  14. 3 March 2021

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 210 (Roll no. 62).

    Source: Floor

  15. 3 March 2021

    Vote

    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 219 (Roll no. 61).

    Source: Floor

  16. 3 March 2021

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  17. 3 March 2021

    Floor

    Mr. Davis, Rodney moved to recommit to the Committee on House Administration. (text: CR H1039)

    Source: Floor

  18. 3 March 2021

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1023-1037)

    Source: Floor

  19. 3 March 2021

    Floor

    Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule XIX, the House resumed consideration of H.R. 1.

    Source: Floor

  20. 11 March 2021

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

4 March 2021 · passed · On Passage · Passed · Official source

Yes 220 · No 210 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 2

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

4 March 2021 · failed · On Motion to Recommit · Failed · Official source

Yes 210 · No 219 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 2

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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