[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 113 (Wednesday, July 13, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H4827]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         THANKING HEADCOUNT.ORG

  (Mr. POCAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. POCAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge and thank 
HeadCount, a nonpartisan organization that uses the power of music to 
register voters and promote participation in democracy. They reach 
young people and music fans where they already are--online and at 
concerts across the country--from Dead & Company to the Dixie Chicks.
  Their message is not about what political party you support or what 
issues you care about but, instead, that, as younger voters, you must 
be heard.
  Let's face it. The single greatest determining factor to whether or 
not you vote is likely age. That means older people often get heard on 
issues that are important to them, which can be different than those of 
younger voters.
  Whether you care about commonsense gun violence protections, global 
warming, or equality for everyone, HeadCount is a platform to help 
people get heard.
  Thank you, HeadCount.org, for all you do in broadening our democracy.

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