[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 39 (Tuesday, March 5, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H2342]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     OUR POLITICAL SYSTEM IS RIGGED

  (Ms. WILD asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. WILD. Madam Speaker, constituents, Democrats, Republicans, and 
Independents alike, have told me that they feel that our political 
system is rigged against working, middle-class, and low-income 
Americans. And in many ways, they are right.
  It is rigged by politicians who make it harder to vote, and it is 
rigged by massive corporations that fund candidates who will give them 
tax breaks and access to Washington.
  H.R. 1 will move our country forward. It will ensure every American 
can cast a ballot, end partisan gerrymandering, and reduce the 
influence of the ultrawealthy, corporations, and special interests. And 
it will allow us to finally get to work on the issues that matter most 
to my constituents: creating an economy that works for all, providing 
healthcare to all, and combating climate change.
  As part of this effort, I am proud to introduce a bill that will help 
working Americans make it to the voting booth. By requiring every State 
to hold at least 15 days of early voting, this measure will raise 
turnout and make our elections fairer and more representative of our 
people.
  Let's return government to the people. Let's pass H.R. 1 right away.

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