Press Releases

Today, Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon joined Speaker-designate Nancy Pelosi, Congressman John Sarbanes, Chair of the Democracy Reform Task Force, and Freshman Members-elect for a press conference on H.R. 1, a bold reform package to restore the promise of our democracy — a government of, by and for the people.

“Thank you to Representative-elect Escobar, to Speaker-Designate Pelosi, Representative Sarbanes and my colleagues in the Democracy Reform Task Force for your commitment to protecting and restoring faith in our democratic institutions, and for your work on H.R.1. 

“Our elections are the bedrock of our democracy. During this election cycle, the American people charged us, the new Congress, to make sure our government works for them. They’ve put their trust in the members of our incoming Congressional delegation to champion our uniquely American creed - a government “of the people, by the people, and for the people.”

“H.R.1 is our commitment to that trust. This reform package will address many of the barriers to democracy that prevent too many eligible voters from having their voices heard, including our seniors, communities of color, service members, college students, and low-income families, but it is up to us to see it through. 

“My home state of Pennsylvania has been a prime example of the rise of modern-day voter suppression tactics, such as extreme gerrymandering, strict voter ID laws and restrictive absentee voting deadlines. 

“I want to thank Leader Pelosi, Representative Sarbanes, and so many others for making access to the vote the top priority for the 116^th Congress. 

“As one of the first members of the incoming Congress to be sworn-in, I am proud to stand with both my current and future colleagues today in support of H.R.1. 

“To the American people: we hear you. Our caucus is eager to restore the promises of our democracy and give you the government you deserve. And that work starts right now.”

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