Rep. John SarbanesVerified account

@RepSarbanes

Representing Maryland’s 3rd District. Chair of . Fighting to put the public interest ahead of special interests.

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Joined August 2011

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    On Day 1, Democrats will deliver something real for all Americans – the most ambitious set of democracy reforms in a generation. These bold and positive reforms will return us to government of, by and .

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  2. And thanks to the leadership, energy and enthusiasm of new Members like , we will deliver on H.R. 1

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    ICYMI: joined alongside @NancyPelosi, and to unveil the Act which will strengthen accountability for Executive Branch officials. Full Release:

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    By passing H.R. 1, the Act, we can ensure that the people’s interests — not special interests — are the focus of this Democratic House.

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    I'm proud to be joining in introducing the Act –our plan to end the dominance of big money in our politics. This and the bipartisan Constitutional amendment I introduced to overturn Citizens United are what we need to clean up our political system.

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  6. As Chair of the and as Vice Chair of the , has been a crucial partner in developing , the Act – a once-in-a-generation opportunity to clean up Washington. Now we’re going to deliver.

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  7. . are making good on our promise to fight the culture of corruption in Washington & protect our democracy for future generations. Tune in as I join & leading Democrats at 11 am ET to unveil , the Act.

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    The Democrats are officially in charge of the . What's next? "A bold reform package to restore the promise of our democracy — a government of, by and for the people," @NancyPelosi and wrote in November:

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    Jan 3

    Rep. John Sarbanes is expected to file House Democrats’ first major legislative item—H.R. 1— aimed at: - Improving voters’ access to the ballot box - Reducing the influence of money - Strengthening ethics rules for public servants

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    Jan 2

    If we want to fix our country, we have to fix the political system first. That’s why one of my first actions as a Member of Congress will be to support .

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    Jan 2

    "This Congress has an opportunity [...]. We can encourage voting, reduce the influence of money on elections, and affirm that our priorities are shaped by voters and not by special interests." Read more:

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    Jan 1

    I am honored to deliver the final Democratic Address of 2018. I have spent my career working to make our elections fairer and more accessible, and am excited about continuing that work by championing the passage of HR-1

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  13. .: “Inspired by the rolling spectacle of Trumpian corruption, Democrats ran hard on a midterm message of reform…. Their voters expect them to get busy fulfilling that promise…. Enter H.R. 1, a comprehensive package of [democracy reforms]..."

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  14. Extending warm wishes for a joyous Kwanzaa. Happy holidays!

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  15. Merry Christmas, from my family to yours.

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  16. The is an affront to our country’s civil servants and a point of national shame.

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  17. The will also send 400,000 federal employees home without the benefits and compensation they deserve.

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  18. The – a temper tantrum he’s throwing over a wildly unpopular border wall – will actually harm the men and women who put their lives on the line to secure our border, forcing about 54,000 Customs and Border Protection agents and customs officers to work without pay.

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  19. President ’s shutdown will cause unnecessary chaos, instability and economic harm to our country, and force more than 420,000 federal employees to work through the holidays without pay.

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    LIVE NOW: Democracy champions in the House are discussing the first bill to be considered by the new Congress — the most sweeping democracy reform package in more than 50 years. Watch:

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