Introduced six weeks before the 1994 midterm elections, it is credited with changing control of the House of Representatives.
Decrying the "era of official evasion and posturing," its preamble declares that its intent is to "restore the bonds of trust between the people and their elected representatives." It pledges to accomplish eight items within a single day, including beginning an audit, banning proxy voting, and opening committee meetings to the public. The next 100 days were to include the Family Reinforcement Act, Taking Back Our Streets Act, and Citizen Legislature Act, creating term limits. Introduced six weeks before the 1994 midterm elections, it is credited with changing control of the House of Representatives. FTP, name this list of Republican legislative priorities devised by Newt Gingrich.
Decrying the "era of official evasion and posturing," its preamble declares that its intent is to "restore the bonds of trust between the people and their elected representatives.
Republican Contract With America