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Voting Rights Act (VRA)

Senate Introduces the Freedom to Vote Act (Blog)
This week, the US Senate introduced new legislation that protects and expands the right to vote, decreases the influence of money in politics, and curbs partisan gerrymandering. The Freedom to Vote Act will set national standards to make sure all Americans can cast their ballots in the way that works best for them, regardless of their age, race, sex, language, or zip code. 
How Texas Advocates Mitigated the Attack on Voting Rights (Blog)

In early September 2021, Texas Governor Greg Abbot signed Senate Bill 1 (SB1) into law. This anti-voter legislation makes it virtually impossible for certain voters to cast their ballots. 

Yet shockingly, the situation was almost worse. If not for pro-voter advocacy by the Texas League and other voting rights allies, even more restrictive policies might have been enacted, further disempowering Texans and degrading the promise of democracy.

LWV Statement on House Passage of John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (Press Release)

Dr. Deborah Ann Turner issued the following statement following the US House passage of HR 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.

LWVUS Joins Partners in Urging US House to Support HR4 (Legal Document)

The League joined 200 organizations urging Representatives to support HR4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. 

LWV Recommends Representatives Vote Yes on HR4 (Legal Document)

LWVUS sent a memo to the offices of all members of the US House of Representatives recommending they vote yes on HR4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. 

LWVUS Submits Statement for the Record to the US House Judiciary Committee regarding the VRAA (Legal Document)

LWVUS submitted a statement to the US House Judiciary Committee hearing on the Oversight of the Voting Rights Act: Potential Legislative Reforms. 

The Fight for Voting Rights: Then and Now (Blog)

The Voting Rights Act (VRA) was signed into law on August 6, 1965, by President Lyndon B. Johnson. It was a proud day in American history. But the history to get to this point was stormy and full of thorns. And today, we have neither tamed the storm nor nipped the thorns still present as we work towards the American dream of life, liberty, and justice for all.  

League of Women Voters Applauds DOJ’s Increased Commitment to Protecting Voting Rights (Press Release)

League of Women Voters of the United States CEO Virginia Kase Solomón issued this statement in response to AG Merrick Garland’s announcement that the Department of Justice will double the Civil Rights Division's enforcement staff for protecting voting rights.

League Joins Call to Support the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (Legal Document)

The League joined a letter led by the Leadership Conference in support of two critical pieces of legislation needed to protect the freedom to vote: For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (VRAA). Passage of both bills is essential to counter the unprecedented wave of voter suppression laws advancing in the states and to protect Americans from further encroachments on their rights. 

Congressional Staffers Discuss the Future of Democracy (Blog)

As we enter our 101st year, it is time to look forward to what the next century of American democracy entails. To kick off this discussion, the League hosted a Congressional Conversation to talk about the next hundred years of democracy and envision a future where we can all work together to make sure our democracy remains strong and inclusive.