Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03) voted for the historic democracy reform bill, H.R. 1, the For the People Act, which passed the House today. The bill is a package of ethics, voting rights and campaign finance reform aimed at reducing the influence of special interests in our politics. It was the first bill that Phillips co-sponsored in Congress. Rep. Phillips authored three amendments that… Read more »

Today, members of the Problem Solvers Caucus amended HR 1 by utilizing a new rule included in the “Break the Gridlock” rules package negotiated with House leadership and implemented this Congress. The House Committee on Rules gave preference to this amendment because at least 20 Democrats and 20 Republicans cosponsored it, per Problem Solvers Caucus implemented… Read more »

This afternoon, Rep. Dean Phillips took to the House Floor to voice his full support for H.R. 1, the For the People Act. The bill is a sweeping government, ethics and election reform package and was the first bill Phillips co-sponsored in Congress. The House will vote on the bill this week. Phillips will participate in a livestreamed town hall discussion on H.R.1 tonight at 6 PM CST on… Read more »

Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03) today announced that he is an original co-sponsor of the Same Day Voter Registration Act, which would require same day voter registration by national law. “Our government is at its best when everyone participates, and I’m on a mission to bring more people to the table,” said Phillips. “Same day voter registration is just common sense and… Read more »

Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03) today voted for the successful passage of H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act Of 2019. “Thoughts and tweets don’t save lives, action saves lives,” Phillips said. “I made a commitment to take real action for gun violence prevention and I was pleased to follow through on that with my colleagues in the House today. Universal… Read more »

Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03) today announced that he has co-sponsored Rep. Joaquin Castro’s privileged resolution to end President Trump’s emergency declaration. “The president’s emergency declaration is an end run around both chambers of Congress, the ideals of both parties and the Constitution itself,” said Phillips. “It is not up for debate: the power… Read more »

Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03) today announced that he is the only freshman member of Congress who will appear as an original cosponsor of the Honest Ads Act in the 116th Congress. The bill is aimed at strengthening our democracy - as well as national security - by increasing the transparency and accountability of digital political advertising. The Honest Ads Act has bipartisan support,… Read more »

Rep. Dean Phillips released this statement on President Trump declaring a national emergency today: “For generations, the Statue of Liberty has stood as the symbol of our nation; a beacon of hope and comfort to the tired, the sick and the weary. That’s the America I know and love, and the America I have sworn to protect and defend as a member of Congress. An imposing wall… Read more »

Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03) today announced that he is an original sponsor of a bill to reinstate the Assault Weapons Ban (H.R. 1296). Phillips, a gun owner himself, has been a strong advocate for commonsense measures that would help save lives. “Thoughts and tweets don’t save lives,” said Phillips. “Courage and action saves lives. The facts are staggering, and the… Read more »

Rep. Phillips made his first speech on the House floor this morning in support of the federal employees, parents and small business owners that he spoke with during the shutdown. He urged the body to pass his Shutdown to End All Shutdowns Act. Full text: I’m proud to stand before you as a member of a diverse freshmen class in our nation’s history sent to Washington to… Read more »