Press Releases

Jun 21, 2012

Brady Applauds Philadelphia City Council on Citizens United Resolution

Issues: Elections

Committee on House Administration Ranking Member, Robert A. Brady (D-Philadelphia) has commended the Philadelphia City Council on their resolution urging a Constitutional Amendment to undo the damage caused by the Citizens United decision.

Jun 1, 2012

House Administration Democrats Laud Ruling Against Florida Voter Registration Suppression Law

Issues: Elections

House Administration Democrats announced support for a decision by U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle striking down an overly burdensome piece of Florida’s exceptionally restrictive election law aimed at deterring new voter registrations.

May 23, 2012

Gonzalez Calls for Increased Action on Campaign Finance and Electoral Protection from FEC and House Republicans

Issues: Elections

Representative Charles A. Gonzalez (TX-20), Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Elections, released the following statement regarding the Federal Election Commission's decision to release a collection of internal documents due to pressure form House Repulicans

May 17, 2012

House Democrats Unveil Comprehensive Voting Rights Legislation

Issues: Elections

Today, Rep. John Lewis, House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer, Assistant Democratic Leader James Clyburn, Rep. John Conyers, and Rep. Robert Brady unveiled comprehensive voting rights legislation the Voter Empowerment Act

May 15, 2012

Committee on House Administration Ranking Member Brady Applauds Appeals Court Decision on Van Hollen v. FEC

Issues: Elections

This decision, which requires the disclosure of certain electioneering communications, is a step in the right direction towards the ultimate goal of overturning the Citizens United v. FEC decision

May 10, 2012

Ranking Member Robert Brady Statement on the Schweikert Amendment

Issues: Elections

House Administration Committee Ranking Member Robert Brady statement on the Schweikert Amendment, which would prohibit funds for the Department of Justice to bring any action against any State for how it implements a Voter I.D. law

Apr 27, 2012

House Administration Democrats Applaud FCC Decision on Political Ad Disclosure

Issues: Elections

House Administration Democrats were pleased to hear the FCC ruled to require broadcasters to post political advertisement information online, and restore some integrity to elections after the disastrous Citizen’s United decision.

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