Letters
The League of Women Voters of the United States and League chapters from all 50 states and the District of Columbia sent a letter to members of Congress and the Administration urging action for the immediate publication of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) in the US Constitution.
LWVUS joined coalition partners in submitting comments to federal agencies in support of adding an opportunity to register to vote in the HealthCare.gov's health coverage application.
The League sent a letter to the Senate highlighting the need for robust, regular funding for state and local election administration.
The League joined the Brennan Center for Justice and other groups on comments to the Election Assistance Commission regarding the Accessible Digital Form Filler Tool for the National Mail Voter Registration Form.
LWVUS joined a letter to the House of Representatives in opposition to the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act.
The League signed onto a letter to US Congress urging them to ensure that the Weldon Amendment is not included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget. The Weldon Amendment is an appropriations rider that threatens the loss of federal funding for federal agencies and programs or state and local governments that require health insurance plans, health care institutions, or health care professionals to cover, provide, or refer for abortions.
The League joined a coalition of organizations on comments to the Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Trade Commission, and the Department of Health and Human Services regarding a request for information regarding the consolidation of health care markets.
The League of Women Voters of the United States joined public comments to the US Census Bureau supporting them conducting a test of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) measures on the American Community Survey (ACS).
The League signed onto a letter to US Congress urging them to ensure that the Hyde Amendment is not included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget.
The League of Women Voters of the United States joined a sign-on letter to leadership in the US House of Representatives, welcoming the reintroduction of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.