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For the People Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1| Senate 
| Updated: 8/11/2021
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (48)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Jon Ossoff (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Jon Tester (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Rules and Administration Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
For the People Act of 2021 This bill addresses voter access, election integrity and security, campaign finance, and ethics for the three branches of government. Specifically, the bill expands voter registration (e.g., automatic and same-day registration) and voting access (e.g., vote-by-mail and early voting). It also limits removing voters from voter rolls. The bill requires states to establish independent redistricting commissions to carry out congressional redistricting. Additionally, the bill sets forth provisions related to election security, including sharing intelligence information with state election officials, supporting states in securing their election systems, developing a national strategy to protect 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. Further, the bill addresses campaign finance, including by expanding the prohibition on campaign spending by foreign nationals, requiring additional disclosure of campaign-related fundraising and spending, requiring additional disclaimers regarding certain political advertising, and establishing an alternative campaign funding system for certain federal offices. The bill addresses ethics in all three branches of government, including by requiring a code of conduct for Supreme Court Justices, prohibiting Members of the House from serving on the board of a for-profit entity, and establishing additional conflict-of-interest and ethics provisions for federal employees and the White House. The bill requires the President, the Vice President, and certain candidates for those offices to disclose 10 years of tax returns.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4641
PEOPLE Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-949
For the People Act of 2019
Mar 11, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-1
Received in the Senate.
Mar 17, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Mar 17, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Mar 24, 2021
Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-14.
May 11, 2021
Committee on Rules and Administration. Failed to report favorably.
Aug 11, 2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 123.
Aug 11, 2021
Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 358 (Pursuant to S. Res. 27, 117th Congress). (consideration: CR S6250)
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  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4641
    PEOPLE Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-949
    For the People Act of 2019


  • March 11, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-1
    Received in the Senate.


  • March 17, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 17, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.


  • March 24, 2021
    Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-14.


  • May 11, 2021
    Committee on Rules and Administration. Failed to report favorably.


  • August 11, 2021
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 123.


  • August 11, 2021
    Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 358 (Pursuant to S. Res. 27, 117th Congress). (consideration: CR S6250)
    View Vote

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1172: Stop Super PAC–Candidate Coordination Act
  • HR 117-7134: Taxpayers DIME Act of 2022
  • HR 117-1245: Alice Paul Voter Protection Act
  • HR 117-1237: Stop Supporting Foreign Interference in Our Democracy Act
  • HR 117-347: Presidential Tax Transparency Act
  • HR 117-4766: Supreme Court Ethics Act
  • HR 117-2605: Let It Go Act
  • HR 117-65: Same Day Registration Act of 2021
  • HRES 117-181: Restoring Integrity in Democracy Resolution
  • HR 117-776: Dropbox Access Act
Accounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAdult day careAdvisory bodiesAviation and airportsBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesBusiness recordsBuy American requirementsCensus and government statisticsChild care and developmentCivil actions and liabilityComputer security and identity theftCongressional agenciesCongressional districts and representationCongressional electionsCongressional operations and organizationCongressional oversightConstitution and constitutional amendmentsCorporate finance and managementCrime preventionCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingDefense spendingDepartment of JusticeDigital mediaDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDisability and health-based discriminationDisability and paralysisDisability assistanceElection Assistance CommissionElections, voting, political campaign regulationEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployment and training programsEuropeEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureFamily relationshipsFederal district courtsFederal Election Commission (FEC)Federal-Indian relationsFederal officialsFinancial services and investmentsForeign and international bankingForeign language and bilingual programsFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment Publishing Office (GPO)Government studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHouse of RepresentativesImmigration status and proceduresInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaJudgesJudicial procedure and administrationJudicial review and appealsLabor-management relationsLegislative rules and procedureLibrary of CongressLicensing and registrationsMarketing and advertisingMembers of CongressMotor vehiclesNews media and reportingNorthern Mariana IslandsOffice of Government EthicsPerformance measurementPhotography and imagingPolitical advertisingPolitical parties and affiliationPostal servicePresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsPublic contracts and procurementPublic participation and lobbyingPublic transitRight of privacyRural conditions and developmentRussiaSecuritiesSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC)Sound recordingState and local financeState and local government operationsSubversive activitiesSupreme CourtTax administration and collection, taxpayersTax-exempt organizationsTelephone and wireless communicationTelevision and filmTransportation costsTravel and tourismU.S. Postal ServiceU.S. territories and protectoratesVoting rights

For the People Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1| Senate 
| Updated: 8/11/2021
For the People Act of 2021 This bill addresses voter access, election integrity and security, campaign finance, and ethics for the three branches of government. Specifically, the bill expands voter registration (e.g., automatic and same-day registration) and voting access (e.g., vote-by-mail and early voting). It also limits removing voters from voter rolls. The bill requires states to establish independent redistricting commissions to carry out congressional redistricting. Additionally, the bill sets forth provisions related to election security, including sharing intelligence information with state election officials, supporting states in securing their election systems, developing a national strategy to protect 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. Further, the bill addresses campaign finance, including by expanding the prohibition on campaign spending by foreign nationals, requiring additional disclosure of campaign-related fundraising and spending, requiring additional disclaimers regarding certain political advertising, and establishing an alternative campaign funding system for certain federal offices. The bill addresses ethics in all three branches of government, including by requiring a code of conduct for Supreme Court Justices, prohibiting Members of the House from serving on the board of a for-profit entity, and establishing additional conflict-of-interest and ethics provisions for federal employees and the White House. The bill requires the President, the Vice President, and certain candidates for those offices to disclose 10 years of tax returns.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4641
PEOPLE Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-949
For the People Act of 2019
Mar 11, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-1
Received in the Senate.
Mar 17, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Mar 17, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Mar 24, 2021
Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-14.
May 11, 2021
Committee on Rules and Administration. Failed to report favorably.
Aug 11, 2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 123.
Aug 11, 2021
Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 358 (Pursuant to S. Res. 27, 117th Congress). (consideration: CR S6250)
View Vote
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4641
    PEOPLE Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-949
    For the People Act of 2019


  • March 11, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-1
    Received in the Senate.


  • March 17, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 17, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.


  • March 24, 2021
    Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-14.


  • May 11, 2021
    Committee on Rules and Administration. Failed to report favorably.


  • August 11, 2021
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 123.


  • August 11, 2021
    Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 358 (Pursuant to S. Res. 27, 117th Congress). (consideration: CR S6250)
    View Vote
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (48)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Jon Ossoff (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Jon Tester (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Rules and Administration Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1172: Stop Super PAC–Candidate Coordination Act
  • HR 117-7134: Taxpayers DIME Act of 2022
  • HR 117-1245: Alice Paul Voter Protection Act
  • HR 117-1237: Stop Supporting Foreign Interference in Our Democracy Act
  • HR 117-347: Presidential Tax Transparency Act
  • HR 117-4766: Supreme Court Ethics Act
  • HR 117-2605: Let It Go Act
  • HR 117-65: Same Day Registration Act of 2021
  • HRES 117-181: Restoring Integrity in Democracy Resolution
  • HR 117-776: Dropbox Access Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Accounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAdult day careAdvisory bodiesAviation and airportsBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesBusiness recordsBuy American requirementsCensus and government statisticsChild care and developmentCivil actions and liabilityComputer security and identity theftCongressional agenciesCongressional districts and representationCongressional electionsCongressional operations and organizationCongressional oversightConstitution and constitutional amendmentsCorporate finance and managementCrime preventionCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingDefense spendingDepartment of JusticeDigital mediaDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDisability and health-based discriminationDisability and paralysisDisability assistanceElection Assistance CommissionElections, voting, political campaign regulationEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployment and training programsEuropeEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureFamily relationshipsFederal district courtsFederal Election Commission (FEC)Federal-Indian relationsFederal officialsFinancial services and investmentsForeign and international bankingForeign language and bilingual programsFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment Publishing Office (GPO)Government studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHouse of RepresentativesImmigration status and proceduresInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaJudgesJudicial procedure and administrationJudicial review and appealsLabor-management relationsLegislative rules and procedureLibrary of CongressLicensing and registrationsMarketing and advertisingMembers of CongressMotor vehiclesNews media and reportingNorthern Mariana IslandsOffice of Government EthicsPerformance measurementPhotography and imagingPolitical advertisingPolitical parties and affiliationPostal servicePresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsPublic contracts and procurementPublic participation and lobbyingPublic transitRight of privacyRural conditions and developmentRussiaSecuritiesSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC)Sound recordingState and local financeState and local government operationsSubversive activitiesSupreme CourtTax administration and collection, taxpayersTax-exempt organizationsTelephone and wireless communicationTelevision and filmTransportation costsTravel and tourismU.S. Postal ServiceU.S. territories and protectoratesVoting rights