Joe Morelle: “Since its founding back in 1800, the Library of Congress has become more than a repository of books; it is the very…”

Allowing the buildings we work in to deteriorate around us is a fitting illustration of the broader failure to strengthen and sustain Congress’ Article 1 powers under the Constitution.

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

The failure to restore this funding as directed by Congress is a disservice to the thousands of election jurisdictions across this country.

President Trump’s ignorant decision will impact America’s libraries, our copyrighted economic interests, and service to the American people by threatening support for Congress.