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Nonpartisan Bill For the People Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-1612| House 
| Updated: 4/12/2019
Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Committees (11)
• Committee on House Administration• Homeland Security Committee• Ways and Means Committee• Ethics Committee• Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee• Financial Services Committee• Judiciary Committee• Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee• Science, Space, and Technology Committee• Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Nonpartisan Bill For the People Act of 2019 This bill addresses voter registration, congressional redistricting, election security, political spending, and ethics for the three branches of government. The bill provides for the automatic registration of eligible voters. Voters must present identification to vote. The bill requires states to hold open primaries. The bill provides for states to establish independent, nonpartisan redistricting commissions. The bill also sets forth provisions related to election security, including sharing intelligence information with state election officials, protecting the security of the voter rolls, supporting states in securing their election systems, developing a national strategy to protect the security and integrity of U.S. democratic institutions, establishing in the legislative branch the National Commission to Protect United States Democratic Institutions, and other provisions to improve the cybersecurity of election systems. This bill addresses campaign spending, including by expanding the ban on foreign nationals contributing to or spending on elections; expanding disclosure rules pertaining to organizations spending money during elections, campaign advertisements, and online platforms; and revising disclaimer requirements for political advertising. This bill sets forth provisions related to ethics in all three branches of government. Specifically, the bill requires a code of ethics for federal judges and justices, prohibits Members of the House from serving on the board of a for-profit entity, expands enforcement of regulations governing foreign agents, and establishes additional conflict-of-interest and ethics provisions for federal employees and the White House. The bill also requires candidates for President, Vice President, and Congress to submit 10 years of tax returns.
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Timeline
Mar 7, 2019
Introduced in House
Mar 7, 2019
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Ways and Means, Financial Services, Oversight and Reform, and Ethics, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 3, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
Apr 12, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • March 7, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • March 7, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Ways and Means, Financial Services, Oversight and Reform, and Ethics, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • April 3, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.


  • April 12, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Government Operations and Politics

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  • HR 116-129: No Budget, No Pay Act
  • HR 116-273: Presidential Tax Transparency Act of 2019
  • S 116-547: CLEAR Act
  • S 116-74: No Work, No Pay Act of 2019
  • HR 116-2592: Honest Ads Act
  • HR 116-599: Executive Branch Conflict of Interest Act
  • S 116-1356: Honest Ads Act
  • HR 116-842: CLEAR Act
  • HR 116-4055: Stop Super PAC–Candidate Coordination Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAdvisory bodiesAppropriationsBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesBudget processBusiness ethicsBusiness recordsCensus and government statisticsCivil actions and liabilityComputer security and identity theftCongressional agenciesCongressional districts and representationCongressional electionsCongressional officers and employeesCongressional operations and organizationCongressional oversightConstitution and constitutional amendmentsCorporate finance and managementDepartment of JusticeDepartment of the TreasuryDigital mediaDisability and health-based discriminationDisability and paralysisElections, voting, political campaign regulationEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureExecutive Office of the PresidentFederal appellate courtsFederal district courtsFederal Election Commission (FEC)Federal officialsFinancial services and investmentsForeign and international corporationsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment Publishing Office (GPO)Government studies and investigationsHouse of RepresentativesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternal Revenue Service (IRS)Internet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaJudgesJudicial procedure and administrationJudicial review and appealsLegislative rules and procedureLibrary of CongressMembers of CongressNews media and reportingOffice of Government EthicsPolitical advertisingPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsPublic contracts and procurementPublic participation and lobbyingRussiaSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC)State and local government operationsSubversive activitiesSupreme CourtTax administration and collection, taxpayersTax-exempt organizationsTelevision and filmU.S. and foreign investmentsVoting rightsWages and earnings

Nonpartisan Bill For the People Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-1612| House 
| Updated: 4/12/2019
Nonpartisan Bill For the People Act of 2019 This bill addresses voter registration, congressional redistricting, election security, political spending, and ethics for the three branches of government. The bill provides for the automatic registration of eligible voters. Voters must present identification to vote. The bill requires states to hold open primaries. The bill provides for states to establish independent, nonpartisan redistricting commissions. The bill also sets forth provisions related to election security, including sharing intelligence information with state election officials, protecting the security of the voter rolls, supporting states in securing their election systems, developing a national strategy to protect the security and integrity of U.S. democratic institutions, establishing in the legislative branch the National Commission to Protect United States Democratic Institutions, and other provisions to improve the cybersecurity of election systems. This bill addresses campaign spending, including by expanding the ban on foreign nationals contributing to or spending on elections; expanding disclosure rules pertaining to organizations spending money during elections, campaign advertisements, and online platforms; and revising disclaimer requirements for political advertising. This bill sets forth provisions related to ethics in all three branches of government. Specifically, the bill requires a code of ethics for federal judges and justices, prohibits Members of the House from serving on the board of a for-profit entity, expands enforcement of regulations governing foreign agents, and establishes additional conflict-of-interest and ethics provisions for federal employees and the White House. The bill also requires candidates for President, Vice President, and Congress to submit 10 years of tax returns.
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Timeline
Mar 7, 2019
Introduced in House
Mar 7, 2019
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Ways and Means, Financial Services, Oversight and Reform, and Ethics, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 3, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
Apr 12, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • March 7, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • March 7, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Ways and Means, Financial Services, Oversight and Reform, and Ethics, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • April 3, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.


  • April 12, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Committees (11)
• Committee on House Administration• Homeland Security Committee• Ways and Means Committee• Ethics Committee• Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee• Financial Services Committee• Judiciary Committee• Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee• Science, Space, and Technology Committee• Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 116-160: CLEAN Congress Act
  • HR 116-129: No Budget, No Pay Act
  • HR 116-273: Presidential Tax Transparency Act of 2019
  • S 116-547: CLEAR Act
  • S 116-74: No Work, No Pay Act of 2019
  • HR 116-2592: Honest Ads Act
  • HR 116-599: Executive Branch Conflict of Interest Act
  • S 116-1356: Honest Ads Act
  • HR 116-842: CLEAR Act
  • HR 116-4055: Stop Super PAC–Candidate Coordination Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAdvisory bodiesAppropriationsBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesBudget processBusiness ethicsBusiness recordsCensus and government statisticsCivil actions and liabilityComputer security and identity theftCongressional agenciesCongressional districts and representationCongressional electionsCongressional officers and employeesCongressional operations and organizationCongressional oversightConstitution and constitutional amendmentsCorporate finance and managementDepartment of JusticeDepartment of the TreasuryDigital mediaDisability and health-based discriminationDisability and paralysisElections, voting, political campaign regulationEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureExecutive Office of the PresidentFederal appellate courtsFederal district courtsFederal Election Commission (FEC)Federal officialsFinancial services and investmentsForeign and international corporationsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment Publishing Office (GPO)Government studies and investigationsHouse of RepresentativesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternal Revenue Service (IRS)Internet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaJudgesJudicial procedure and administrationJudicial review and appealsLegislative rules and procedureLibrary of CongressMembers of CongressNews media and reportingOffice of Government EthicsPolitical advertisingPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsPublic contracts and procurementPublic participation and lobbyingRussiaSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC)State and local government operationsSubversive activitiesSupreme CourtTax administration and collection, taxpayersTax-exempt organizationsTelevision and filmU.S. and foreign investmentsVoting rightsWages and earnings