[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 9 (Thursday, January 13, 2022)]
[House]
[Pages H81-H82]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         EACH VOTE IS IMPORTANT

  (Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to speak on an issue 
that is important for every American. I know the importance of each 
vote and understand the difference one vote or six can make. Our 
country was founded on the right to vote in fair and free elections and 
faith in the election systems that conduct those elections.
  Since Iowa implemented new voting laws in 2017, our elections have 
seen record turnout and participation.
  Right now, the majority is pushing a Federal takeover of elections, 
overriding laws in States like Iowa.
  The proposed legislation would limit voter ID laws, which are 
supported by the overwhelming majority of Americans. It would also 
allow politicians to use taxpayer dollars to run political ads; meaning 
your money could go to candidates and issues you do not support.
  Finally, it would implement a ``one-size-fits-all'' set of 
regulations instead

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of allowing individual States to establish laws that work for them as 
provided in our Constitution.
  Voters in each congressional district across the country are best 
informed to choose their congressional representation. They do not need 
interference from Washington, D.C.
  We should be working to pass bipartisan and commonsense voting laws, 
not pushing a partisan agenda and playing political games. Let's make 
sure that everyone can vote and that every vote counts.

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