One year ago today, the House passed the For the People Act. This bill would expand Americans' access to the ballot box and reduce the influence of big money in politics -- essentially putting power back into the hands of voters. But Mitch McConnell has blocked the bill from advancing any further.
Passing this bill would be game-changing for so many reasons, including helping our effort to protect district maps across the country from being manipulated. The bill calls for each state to establish an independent redistricting commission -- it would be a huge victory for fair maps before redistricting begins next year.
But the Senate still refuses to pass the bill because folks like McConnell believe it would threaten his party's power up and down the ballot.
If you believe power should be in the hands of the people and not politicians, sign our petition to show your support for this democracy bill.
Marginalized communities continue to experience the negative impacts of gerrymandering while special interests reap the benefits. So it's no surprise conservatives like Mitch McConnell won't act on this bill -- those special interests are funding his campaigns and calling the shots.
It's been a full year since the house passed the For the People Act and unless we break through the conservative obstruction, the Senate will continue to block it. Add your name to support the For the People Act.
Thank you for helping to fight for fair maps,
-- All On The Line
