Rep. Escobar Cosponsor the Our Lawn Act, Tells Politicians to Get Off the People's Lawn
September 15, 2020
September 15, 2020
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined a group of House Democrats as an original cosponsor of the Our Lawn Act. The legislation, introduced by Congressman Dean Phillips (MN-03), bans the use of White House grounds for political purposes.
For nearly a century, the Hatch Act has existed to provide a clear distinction between public servants and electoral candidates. Both part . . .
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined a group of House Democrats as an original cosponsor of the Our Lawn Act. The legislation, introduced by Congressman Dean Phillips (MN-03), bans the use of White House grounds for political purposes.
For nearly a century, the Hatch Act has existed to provide a clear distinction between public servants and electoral candidates. Both part . . .