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August 30, 2012 (San Antonio) Earlier today, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia released a unanimous opinion denying preclearance to S.B. 14, the voter photo identification law passed by the State of Texas in 2011. Rep. Charles A. Gonzalez (TX-20), the Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Elections, released the following statement.

House Administration Committee Ranking Member Robert Brady Promises to Continue Fighting for Fair and Equal Ballot Access

August 15, 2012 (Washington D.C.) Today House Administration Committee Ranking Member Robert Brady resolved to continue the fight to protect the right to vote. "I'm disappointed to learn of the court's decision today but not discouraged. Our Constitutionally-protected right to vote is at stake and I promise to never stop fighting to protect it.

July 16, 2012 (Washington, D.C.) Today, the U.S. Senate voted on consideration of the DISCLOSE Act. This vote was the first action taken by either chamber on the critical need to improve transparency in our elections.

July 12, 2012 (Washington, D.C.) House Democrats filed a discharge petition to have the DISCLOSE 2012 Act brought to the House floor for full consideration. House Republicans have continued to ignore Democratic pressure to hold a single hearing on the corrupting influence of secret money in elections. The bill, authored by Rep.

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Charlie Gonzalez (TX-20), Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Elections of the Committee on House Administration, condemned the Texas voter ID law being heard before the United States District Court of the District of Columbia this week.

The Supreme Court today overturned a century-old Montana campaign finance law prohibiting corporations from making political expenditures, effectively spreading the devastating impact of Citizens United to state and local elections.

June 21, 2012 (Washington, D.C.) House Administration Committee Ranking Member, Robert 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.

June 1, 2012 (Washington, D.C.) House Administration Democrats announced their 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. The controversial provision placed substantial burdens on third-party groups that register voters, and is just one of many voter suppression laws passed by state legislatures in recent months.