Joe Morelle: “We all agree, ballot initiatives are a basic expression of our uniquely American expression of self-government.”

Mr. Speaker, I do want to say my distinguished colleague from Florida conveniently left out one part of what this bill does, which is to share your personal, private data with the Department of Homeland Security. From this point forward…

I am proud of what we have been able to accomplish as a Committee; however, our work is far from over.

Since taking over at the department's hour of greatest need, he professionalized a force in need of steady leadership.

This bill is not meant to secure American elections; it’s meant to ensure certain Americans cannot access the ballot easily.