Congresswoman Kendra HornVerified account

Y’all have probably seen a lot about #HR1, also known as the For the People Act of 2019. It’s a big bill with a lot of things in it. I’m supporting it. Here is a thread about why. (1/)

There is literally nothing more important that we can and should do than ensuring our democracy is protected. The foundation of everything we do – national security, education, everything – is our democratic system. We have to make sure every single citizen has a voice. #HR1 (2/)

Here is a highlight of what I think is most important. It makes registering to vote easier. It ensures our elections are more secure. It shines a light on outside groups and their money in Washington. And it ensures you pick us, not the other way around. #HR1 (3/)

I just got back from the Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage, where we toured some of the most pivotal sites in our nation’s civil rights history. People there died for their right to vote, but there are still Americans who lack this access. #HR1 (4/)

Our laws create unnecessary burdens. In OK, we require a notary on all absentee ballots. Our state has no history of absentee ballot fraud. In other states, punishments don’t fit crimes; laws revoke the right to vote even after sentences are completed. #HR1 (5/)

Voting limitations like these disproportionately affect our minority communities. Our nation has a long history of disenfranchising people of color. The Voting Rights Act helped address that, but there is still work to do. #HR1 (6/)

We must also ensure our voting systems are secure. Although OK's voter access could improve, our system sets an example for the rest of the country. It is consistent statewide, uses easy-to-read paper ballots and machines that have never been connected to the internet. #HR1 (7/)

The bill authorizes $1 billion to help states strengthen their security systems. Is that a lot of money? Yes. But again, election access and security are key to our democracy. #HR1 (8/)