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Where to even begin....

I'll start with a welcome to all the new folks who've recently connected with True the Vote. Thank you for your interest and your support. Frankly, even if you don't support us, thank you for your interest. Of all the threats to freedom, one of the most dangerous is an apathetic electorate, so no matter where you are on the political spectrum just the fact that you are engaged in reading this email is a great thing.

Next, I want you to know that we are about to start releasing information that we've been working on for many months. It's all a very long story that will one day be told publicly, but for now, much of it is in the hands of relevant authorities.

This isn't hyperbole. What we've uncovered needs to be fully investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Our findings are the result of countless hours, an amazingly talented team, and a common bond of confidence in the face of unbelievable adversity.

There are so many things I would like to tell you, but it's not the time. Even still, we've been so quiet about our work for so long that I wanted to give you some measure of context for what's to come. Please stay tuned and know that the press releases are only just beginning.

Ok, with all of that as a backdrop ... we are also working hard to develop resources that will equip you (and everyone you can recruit) to help stop the exploitation of America's elections.

Lately, the national election-related conversation has been focused on stopping the passage of HR.1 / S.1. We've been writing about this authoritarian mashup since the first time it was introduced back in 2019. Yes, this is the bill's second time around, but this session's version is exponentially worse than its predecessor. Back then it passed the House, but not the Senate. Now, with the current Congress, it's possible the bill could become law. You'll find more information about this in the "For the Record" section below, but here's my straightforward take: The bill legalizes election fraud and silences the voice of American voters. It is the most dangerous piece of legislation I've ever read. I'm not kidding. It's already passed the House. It won't pass the Senate under the current rules, but if the Senate changes the filibuster then anything is possible. If it becomes law, then pro-liberty states will sue to stop it in its unconstitutional tracks. From there it will be a state by state, county by county battle to preserve honest elections.

So what can you do?

It's critical that we speak out against any effort taken by the government to devalue our votes. But don't stop there. Get involved in upholding the integrity of your local elections. And that, my friend, is what we at True the Vote want to help you do. Take local action. Safeguard your own electoral backyard.

Step one, let's clean up our voter rolls. We are working on a voter roll research app that will launch within the next few months (software development is never as easy or fast as we'd all like it to be). Voters will be able to review their local rolls and present findings to election officials. Systematically, automatically, and at scale (i.e., all over the nation). There are more steps to be sure...educating, recruiting, training, mobilizing, reporting, but I'll end here for today.

We're all in this together, my friend. Stay the course. Keep the faith.

Ever onward -

For The Record

Few misnomers are so blatantly and dangerously far from the truth as that of the 117th House bill H.R. 1 and corresponding Senate bill S.R.1. Disguised as the “For the People Act”, it is anything but that. In reality, it helps hardly anyone other than the notorious swamp politicians in Washington. And as with most things out of D.C., the talking points are sharply different depending on your side of the aisle.

Let’s be clear – this bill is an attack on the Constitution. It is dangerously overreaching. It hurts all voters, no matter the party.

There are over 700 pages of proposed changes in H.R.1/S. 1., extending well beyond just elections. You can check out these synopses for a comprehensive overview. Here're just a few HR. 1 highlights:

bans voter ID
legalizes ballot trafficking (aka ballot harvesting)
forces universal ballots by mail
forces automatic, government-controlled voter registration
forces same-day registration in all states
requires ballots to be counted for 10 days after Election Day

It is true that if you are an eligible voter, voter registration should be simple and the process of casting your ballot should be transparent, understandable, and attainable. The difference with H.R.1 is that the bill removes basic, commonsense safeguards from the process and creates a fraudster free for all. This bill dilutes your vote, silences your voice, and must be stopped.

FOR THE RECORD | Q & A

Q: What does Biden’s Executive Order on Promoting Access to Voting have to do with HR.1/S.1?
A: This is simply an Executive Order. An E.O. cannot grant powers to the President that he does not already have. That is an important point here because, under the Elections Clause, the Constitution gives primary authority over the election process to the States and not to Congress. Though Congress can make or alter regulations, they cannot federalize elections and that is essentially what this E.O. tries to help do. It also shows Biden’s full support for H.R. 1/S. 1 and tells the Nation that he has every intention of signing the bill into law should it make it to the Oval Office.

Q: What can I do as a citizen to help prevent this bill from being passed?

A: . The first thing to do is to understand what is at stake. That's what we're here for, to empower you with the facts. Then, you should CALL YOUR SENATOR. After all, they are there to listen to what you think and what you have to say, not the other way around. They can be, and often are, swayed by public sentiment and feedback. Action over Anger will help keep the fight against this bill going.

Q: If this bill breaks through the filibuster, what happens next?

A: 60 Senators must vote in favor in order to pass and go to Mr. Biden’s desk. Currently, the Democrats do not have these votes. There is also the filibuster rule that is still in place. Make no mistake, this bill has previously passed the House once already. If we are stripped of the filibuster, there is still work that can be done. Should a bill to destroy the filibuster rule pass, then we must be prepared and ready to continue to fight against this. We cannot sit idly by or simply assume that the filibuster will work. Instead, we will then have to challenge this in the court of law. True The Vote has every intention of being prepared to help challenge this past the Senate if it becomes law.

Pro-liberty groups across the country are coming out against this bill. Working shoulder-to-shoulder with our allies is essential right now. For the record, if this bill doesn’t pass, the fight is not over. If it does pass, the fight is still not over.

Must Reads
Passing H.R. 1, the 'Crooked Politician's Act'
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From Washington Times - America needs to wake up — before it’s too late. Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer want to pass the Crooked Politician’s Act (my name, not theirs), and most people don’t even know what’s in it. The official legislation H.R. 1 will override state election laws and unfairly benefit liberals for generations to come. It is an existential threat to all who believe in freedom and opportunity. It must be stopped...
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Nearly Nine-in-10 Call Voter Photo ID 'Common Sense,' Most Back Limits on Mail-in Ballots
From Washington Examiner - For the second time this week, a poll has revealed that huge majorities oppose elements of the House and Senate versions of “For the People Act,” H.R. 1 in the House and S. 1 in the Senate. In [a new survey], 85% of registered voters said it is common sense to require photo identification to get a ballot. A previous survey from the unaffiliated Rasmussen Reports found 75% back photo ID...
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A More Modest Version of H.R. 1 Is Still Not Quite Modest Enough
From National Review - H.R. 1 is ... a radical wish list for voting, elections, political speech, and handouts... Progressive election-law professor Rick Hasen, in a Washington Post op-ed, concedes that the bill contains “a wish list of progressive proposals that make it unlikely to survive debate in the Senate,” as well as some that would likely be found unconstitutional by the courts. Hasen proposes a more modest list of voting and elections reforms that might...
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Latest Legislation

CT SB00005 - Increased Opportunities For Absentee Voting
The stated purpose is to 'make several changes to election laws designed to increase opportunities for absentee voting, safe and secure in-person voting and voter registration.' Sponsored by committee.
Status: Public Hearing 03/26
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TX HB6 - Vote Integrity, Fraud, Criminal Consequence
Stated summary reads: 'Relating to election integrity and preservation of the purity of the ballot box through the prevention of fraud in the conduct of an election; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.'
Status: Referred to committee, public hearing pending.
Link to Bill