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SUPPORTING H.R. 5314, THE PROTECTING OUR DEMOCRACY ACT
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HON. ED CASE
of hawaii
in the house of representatives
Monday, January 3, 2022
Mr. CASE. Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 5314, the Protecting our Democracy Act, a bill I am proud to have cosponsored.
The work of ensuring that our Republic remains committed to our founding democratic principles is something all of us in Congress should fully support. Each generation of elected officials and Americans is entrusted with protecting our incredible and fragile form of government.
Today, we look to respond to that responsibility and confront the systemic crisis of confidence facing our Nation's government through the Protecting our Democracy Act. This bill seeks to bolster the checks and balances between the branches of our government, ensure public officials are held accountable, confront corruption head on and provide more transparency for the American people. This much-needed legislation responds to attempts to undermine our democratic institutions. It will make sure our government works for the people and rebuild trust in the lawmakers and public servants working on the pressing issues facing our Nation and the world.
Lastly, as a Legislative Branch appropriator and member of the Blue Dog Coalition, I want to thank the Rules Committee for making the amendment submitted by Congressman Correa, Chair of the Blue Dog Task Force on Jobs and Economic Growth, in order. His amendment will ensure Congressionally mandated reports from the executive branch are transmitted to Congress in machine readable format, easing public access to these reports.
As Congress works to strengthen and protect our democracy for future generations, the reforms in this bill will help ensure that we can keep our cherished republic. I urge support for this measure.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 223(1), Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 223(2)
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