Breaking News: House Passes Historic Voting Rights Legislation
John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and Freedom to Vote Act Approved
Congress Takes Bold Step to Protect Democracy
In a landmark victory for voting rights, the U.S. House of Representatives passed two historic pieces of legislation on Thursday, March 31, 2023: the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom to Vote Act.
The passage of these measures represents a significant step forward in the fight to protect democracy and ensure fair and accessible elections for all Americans. The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act seeks to restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which has been weakened by numerous Supreme Court rulings in recent years.
The Freedom to Vote Act, on the other hand, includes a range of other provisions designed to expand access to voting and make it easier for people to participate in the electoral process. These provisions include:
- Expanding early voting and mail-in voting options
- Making Election Day a national holiday
- Providing automatic voter registration for eligible citizens
- Establishing independent redistricting commissions
The passage of these measures marks a major victory for voting rights advocates who have been fighting for years to protect and expand access to voting. The legislation will now move to the Senate for consideration, where it is expected to face significant opposition from Republicans.
Related Links
- John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
- Freedom to Vote Act
- Brennan Center for Justice analysis of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
- ACLU analysis of the Freedom to Vote Act
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