We need to give a lot of oxygen to the For the People Act! With Minority Leader McConnell saying there will be no Republican votes for any of President Biden's bills, then they have removed themselves from the playing field and are sitting on the bench pouting. Let's focus on the people moving us forward with boldness rather than spen…
We need to give a lot of oxygen to the For the People Act! With Minority Leader McConnell saying there will be no Republican votes for any of President Biden's bills, then they have removed themselves from the playing field and are sitting on the bench pouting. Let's focus on the people moving us forward with boldness rather than spend time on the remnants of the GQP. We need to talk about the actions the majority of the nation will take to assure we all have the freedom to vote in safe, secure and accessible elections. The For the People Act is the pivotal moment of our time. The biggest danger to America is that it won't pass.
So does the bill actually have a timetable? It's going to take time to implement and clear all the legal challenges in order for it to make a difference in 2022.
Better than being a spectator tracking the progress of HR1/S1, speak up and push it through! Let's break it down: For We The People, All of Us This Time, so Act!
And let those most concerned with getting this Bill passed in West Virginia in particular tell their Democratic Senator in no uncertain terms where his duty to all the people lies.
Sorry folks the website is incorrect. The bill passed the House in March and was referred to the Senate, where no action currently is scheduled. The reference to a House Financial Services hearing is incorrect, none is scheduled on HR1 at this time.
Although I agree with Ellie K. below, I'd also like to point out another place to track its progress - on C-SPAN. If you have the time and are fascinated with what your representatives and senators do all day, C-SPAN (radio or TV) is an excellent place to indulge that fascination.
This week on C-SPAN, so far, I've watched or listened to oral arguments before SCOTUS in the U.S. vs. Palomar-Santiago (an immigration case), several appearances by President Biden, and a House appropriations sub-committee hearing on the Education Dept 2022 budget request with Secretary Cardona.
Thank you, Lanita. That's good to know about C-SPAN. The more avenues we have to pushing HR1/S1, the better. And witnessing our government in action is great civics education!
While I agree completely, it's pretty clear the filibuster is going nowhere and without that, ten Rs would need to vote for the bill in addition to every D, which is far from assured. On the other hand, promoting the bill and making clear to the people of this country how endangered their democracy is will be a wise move, no matter what the outcome.
Yes. Not sure it would stop the cultists and would waste a lot of time, but that might be our best option. I sure do get tired of contemplating the least bad option instead of the best good option, but that's where we are.
We need to give a lot of oxygen to the For the People Act! With Minority Leader McConnell saying there will be no Republican votes for any of President Biden's bills, then they have removed themselves from the playing field and are sitting on the bench pouting. Let's focus on the people moving us forward with boldness rather than spend time on the remnants of the GQP. We need to talk about the actions the majority of the nation will take to assure we all have the freedom to vote in safe, secure and accessible elections. The For the People Act is the pivotal moment of our time. The biggest danger to America is that it won't pass.
So does the bill actually have a timetable? It's going to take time to implement and clear all the legal challenges in order for it to make a difference in 2022.
H.R. 1: For the People Act of 2021
"This bill is scheduled for the following committee meetings:
May 6, 2021 noon — House Committee on Financial Services"
Track its progress:
https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/117/hr1
Better than being a spectator tracking the progress of HR1/S1, speak up and push it through! Let's break it down: For We The People, All of Us This Time, so Act!
And let those most concerned with getting this Bill passed in West Virginia in particular tell their Democratic Senator in no uncertain terms where his duty to all the people lies.
Fabulous little ditty to recite when thinking about our voting tsunami !
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thanks ellie
Sorry folks the website is incorrect. The bill passed the House in March and was referred to the Senate, where no action currently is scheduled. The reference to a House Financial Services hearing is incorrect, none is scheduled on HR1 at this time.
That makes sense. But govtrack.us does take you to a page to call or write Congress to make your voice heard.
Although I agree with Ellie K. below, I'd also like to point out another place to track its progress - on C-SPAN. If you have the time and are fascinated with what your representatives and senators do all day, C-SPAN (radio or TV) is an excellent place to indulge that fascination.
https://www.c-span.org/search/basic/?query=H.R.+1+for+the+people
This week on C-SPAN, so far, I've watched or listened to oral arguments before SCOTUS in the U.S. vs. Palomar-Santiago (an immigration case), several appearances by President Biden, and a House appropriations sub-committee hearing on the Education Dept 2022 budget request with Secretary Cardona.
Thank you, Lanita. That's good to know about C-SPAN. The more avenues we have to pushing HR1/S1, the better. And witnessing our government in action is great civics education!
Thanks Ellie. There is movement at least.
Aftermorning, Ellie!! Thanks for sharing ideas and resources -- among the best aspects of LFAA.
While I agree completely, it's pretty clear the filibuster is going nowhere and without that, ten Rs would need to vote for the bill in addition to every D, which is far from assured. On the other hand, promoting the bill and making clear to the people of this country how endangered their democracy is will be a wise move, no matter what the outcome.
Modified filibuster is possible
Yes. Not sure it would stop the cultists and would waste a lot of time, but that might be our best option. I sure do get tired of contemplating the least bad option instead of the best good option, but that's where we are.
Finish that sentence. That's the problem. There are no consequences.