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U.S. Congress

League Joins Letter in Honoring Legacy of Congressman John Lewis (Legal Document)

With the recent passing of Congressman John Lewis, the League has signed onto a letter through the Leadership Conference, asking members of Congress to honor his legacy by passing the Voting Rights Advancement Act. Additionally, the letter emphasizes the coalitions current ask for $3.6 billion in elections funding to ensure all Americans can vote safely this November, as a way to honor Congressman Lewis’ work in fighting for the right to vote.

Senate Stimulus Bill Fails to Protect the 2020 Elections (Press Release)

The Senate legislation fails. It is essential that there is funding to protect the health of voters, our elections, and our democracy.

Why we need to fight for the United States Postal Service  (Blog)

USPS is a critical piece of infrastructure helping many individuals navigate daily life. Congress must protect USPS so it can continue to provide its critical services.

League Joins Efforts to Support Funding in 4th COVID-19 Stimulus (Legal Document)

LWVUS has actively been supporting additional measures for inclusion in the next emergency funding stimulus bills related to the coronavirus. 

League Calls on Congress to Provide Additional Stimulus Funding Related to COVID-19 (Legal Document)

The League sent a memo to Congress urging them to include policies in the next COVID-19 stimulus bill that that will protect our elections, protect all families regardless of immigration status, and re-classify the District of Columbia, while continuing to help families, communities, and workers facing hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic.

LWV Joins D.C. Voting Rights Case (Press Release)

The League of Women Voters of the United States and the League of Women Voters of the District of Columbia today filed an amicus brief along with partner civil rights groups in the D.C. voting rights case Castanon v. United States.

Celebrating Women’s History Month with the Powerful Women of Congress (Blog)

The League of Women Voters celebrated the record number of women serving in the House and Senate this year with a reception for the female members of Congress.

Comments to the United States Commission on Civil Rights (Legal Document)

The League submitted comments to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights as part of its ongoing assessment of federal enforcement of the Voting Rights Act (VRA).

 

League Supports Legislation to Strengthen Reporting to National Background Check Database  (Blog)

The Fix NICS Act, legislation that will improve and enforce reporting to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).

League Calls on Congress to Pass Clean DREAM Act (Legal Document)

The League joined the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and over 180 organizations calling on Congress to immediately pass the Dream Act without amendment.