WASHINGTON--Congressman Kweisi Mfume of Maryland released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass H.R.1, the For the People Act.
"This legislation is about maintaining and increasing the integrity of our elections. Across our country, we're witnessing an all-out assault on voting rights. We won't standby and allow our voters to be silenced and disenfranchised. We can no longer allow special interests, corporations, and wealthy donors to bankroll campaigns and sway elections. American democracy works best when it reflects the will of the people. Marylanders - and all Americans - expect free, fair, and transparent elections. Today I, along with House Democrats, took a major step towards making sure our democracy lives up to these expectations."
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