[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 40 (Wednesday, March 3, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E204]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       FOR THE PEOPLE ACT OF 2021

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                               speech of

                            HON. SUSAN WILD

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 2, 2021

  Ms. WILD. Madam Speaker, I represent a Congressional district with 
nearly equal numbers of Democrats, Republicans, and Independents. But 
when it comes to the question of whether everyday Americans' interests 
are reflected in their government, I hear the same message from my 
constituents, almost unanimously.
  Regardless of political affiliation, my constituents seem to agree 
that dark money is drowning out the voices of working families. And 
they are outraged that lobbyists for the most powerful interests have a 
degree of access to our political system that is unheard of for an 
everyday citizen.
  H.R. 1, the For the People Act, would begin the work of returning 
power to the American people. Among many important provisions, it would 
implement landmark anti-corruption reforms, including: requiring super 
PACS and dark money groups to disclose their donors, strengthening 
``conflict of interest'' requirements for federal officials, and 
preventing members of Congress from serving on corporate boards. I'm 
also proud to have introduced the Lobbyist Loophole Closure Act as part 
of H.R. 1, which will enact more robust regulations around what 
constitutes lobbying and ensure no one can skirt federal lobbying 
rules.
  Together, let's restore the trust of the American people in their 
government.

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