[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 42 (Friday, March 8, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H2590]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    A VICTORY FOR AMERICAN FAMILIES

  (Mrs. BUSTOS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, we are delivering a major victory for 
American families today, a victory for transparency, integrity, and 
accountability in our democracy.
  I am proud to have helped introduce H.R. 1, the For the People Act, 
because, in every corner of Illinois, I hear from folks who are 
frustrated about politics. They are frustrated with the secret and dark 
money that enters politics; they are frustrated by the self-dealing in 
Washington; and they are frustrated by the culture of corruption that 
rewards the powerful while the voices of hardworking Americans are 
drowned out.
  Our For the People Act will bring fundamental change to Washington. 
Our bill will end the dominance of big money in politics; it will 
ensure that elections are fair; and it will make sure Congress is 
working for the people instead of for themselves, banning Members from 
serving on corporate boards.
  Our For the People Act will make it easier to vote.
  Madam Speaker, the American people sent us here to clean up the mess 
in Washington. Today we are delivering on that promise.

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