[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 43 (Monday, March 8, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E210]
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                       FOR THE PEOPLE ACT OF 2021

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                               speech of

                          HON. VICTORIA SPARTZ

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 2, 2021

  Mrs. SPARTZ. Madam Speaker, today I rise in opposition to H.R. 1 on 
account of several major issues with the bill. First, this bill did not 
go through committees and proper deliberations. Second, this bill takes 
drastic steps to federalize our elections and infringe on States' 
rights. Third, this bill increases opportunities for fraud without 
proper guardrails or internal controls. To mitigate some fraud risks, I 
proposed an amendment dealing with election audits, which was rejected 
by Democrats on the House Rules Committee.

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