On the recordMarch 6, 2019
I thank the gentleman for yielding. I think the papers will remain on the table. Mr. Chair, Speaker Pelosi said she wants to get money out of politics. She said she wants free speech. But this sham puts more money into politics. It doesn't offer free speech; it offers forced speech. In fact, for every dollar contributed to a candidate, the American taxpayer will be forced to contribute 6. Now, let me say that again. For every dollar that is contributed to a candidate, an American taxpayer will be forced to contribute 6. You heard it right, a 6-to-1 match, whether you support a candidate or not, whether you support their positions on life, the Second Amendment, immigration, taxes, or anything else--6 to 1. The bill would also require same-day registration, nationwide. States already have the right to determine for themselves if they want same- day registration. My home State of Illinois has it. But with it, can come challenges in ensuring the accuracy of a voter's registration information. I believe that every single legitimate vote needs to be counted-- every single legitimate vote--but it must be a single vote. And we are not just talking about one State. Multiply that by 50. Without proper safeguards, my colleagues are leaving the States less capable of managing their voter systems. That is a big problem. This is a bad bill. Mr. Chair, I urge the House to vote ``no.''
