[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 223 (Monday, January 3, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1405]
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         SUPPORTING H.R. 5314, THE PROTECTING OUR DEMOCRACY ACT

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                              HON. ED CASE

                               of hawaii

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 3, 2022

  Mr. CASE. Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 5314, 
the Protecting our Democracy Act, a bill I am proud to have 
cosponsored.
  The work of ensuring that our Republic remains committed to our 
founding democratic principles is something all of us in Congress 
should fully support. Each generation of elected officials and 
Americans is entrusted with protecting our incredible and fragile form 
of government.
  Today, we look to respond to that responsibility and confront the 
systemic crisis of confidence facing our Nation's government through 
the Protecting our Democracy Act. This bill seeks to bolster the checks 
and balances between the branches of our government, ensure public 
officials are held accountable, confront corruption head on and provide 
more transparency for the American people. This much-needed legislation 
responds to attempts to undermine our democratic institutions. It will 
make sure our government works for the people and rebuild trust in the 
lawmakers and public servants working on the pressing issues facing our 
Nation and the world.
  Lastly, as a Legislative Branch appropriator and member of the Blue 
Dog Coalition, I want to thank the Rules Committee for making the 
amendment submitted by Congressman Correa, Chair of the Blue Dog Task 
Force on Jobs and Economic Growth, in order. His amendment will ensure 
Congressionally mandated reports from the executive branch are 
transmitted to Congress in machine readable format, easing public 
access to these reports.
  As Congress works to strengthen and protect our democracy for future 
generations, the reforms in this bill will help ensure that we can keep 
our cherished republic. I urge support for this measure.

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