Opinion | House Majority Leader Hoyer: The House's 'For the People Act' proves Democrats are delivering on our midterm promises. - NBCNewsTHINK
notwithstanding the fact that nearly every president since Ronald Reagan has done so, as well as Vice President Mike Pence. Further, presidential inaugural committees would need to reveal their expenditures in order to ensure no one improperly influences an administration. Accountability begins at the top.
Democrats are united in our effort to root out corruption and pass laws that make sure our government acts in the best interests of the American people. Democrats are united in our effort to root out corruption and pass laws that make sure our government acts in the best interests of the American people — not entrenched special interests. While H.R. 1 is a major step forward in achieving both of these goals, it is not the first step. In January, Democratsthat will increase transparency, strengthen ethics standards, promote bipartisanship and encourage diversity among members and staff.
As we move H.R. 1 to the House Floor, I am confident it will pass. Once that occurs, however, all eyes will be on the Senate. I hope that senators, Republicans and Democrats, will give this legislation the consideration it deserves. The House is trying to look past partisanship and politics and embrace major reforms that benefit not one party but our country and our democratic system. Together, we want to renew Americans’ faith that our democracy is indeed a “government of the people, by the people, and for the people” and can be a force for progress that benefits all of our people and helps them get ahead.As House Majority Leader, Congressman Steny Hoyer is the second-ranking member of the House Democratic leadership.
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