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League Supports New Senate Voting Rights Bill, the Freedom to Vote Act (Press Release)

The League of Women Voters of the United States CEO Virginia Kase Solomón issued this statement in response the US Senate’s introduction of the transformative voting rights bill, the Freedom to Vote Act.

Associated Press: Massachusetts Lawmakers Weigh Bills to Expand Voting Access (News Clips)

Massachusetts lawmakers weigh on making changes to voting accessibility due to COVID permanent.

LWVUS Supports the Return of H.R. 1 in the 117th Congress (Press Release)

The U.S. House of Representatives introduced H.R. 1, the For the People Act, a sweeping democracy reform bill that was first introduced in 2019.

League Calls on Senate to Hold For the People Act Hearing (Legal Document)

The League sent a memo to the U.S. Senate calling for a hearing on the For the People Act. 

U.S House Unveils Legislation “For the People” (Blog)

U.S. House leadership unveiled a democracy reform bill, HR1 (the For the People Act), that will make elections fairer and put power back in the hands of the American people. 

Activists Across the Country are “Dropping by” for Democracy (Blog)

Activists are arranging in-person meetings with incoming members of the 116th House of Representatives and dropping in to have conversations with staff members on the need for HR 1, the first bill that the House plans to take up in January. 

Michigan voters approve two initiatives that strengthen democracy (Blog)

This past Election day, Michigan voters approved Proposals 2 and 3, creating an independent redistricting commission and expanding access to the polls.

Democracy Wins at the Ballot Box with Voting Rights Expansion in 2018 Midterms (Press Release)

The League celebrates 2018 midterms voting rights victories in Florida, Maryland, and Michigan. When it came to issues of elections, voters overwhelmingly selected to expand voting rights.

North Carolina’s Restrictive Election Law Approved by Federal Court (Press Release)

“This decision sends a dangerous signal to voters across the country, one the League is prepared to fight at every opportunity,” said President MacNamara.

Obama Commits to Improve Voting, Expand Participation (Press Release)

"The League is pleased to have the power of the presidency behind reforms that lower barriers to voters and help us work toward a more perfect democracy," said President MacNamara.