Delgado Co-Sponsors 1st Bill:
‘For The People’ Legislation
Otsego County’s congressman, Antonio Delgado, D-19, yesterday cosponsored his first piece of legislation, H.R. 1, the “For the People” Act, aimed at “addressing the imbalance of corporate power to make government work for the people,” according to a press release.
The package aims to reduce corporate money in politics, enhance voting rights, expand conflict-of-interest law, require greater transparency for lobbyists, and end gerrymandering by requiring states to create independent redistricting commissions.
“Corporate power is commanding way too much attention in Washington; it is time that our government be responsive to the will of the people rather than the interests of a wealthy few and big corporations,” said Delgado. “This historic bill will help strengthen everyday Americans’ power in our democracy and raise the bar for ethics in Washington.”
