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Congress passed the Voting Rights Act in 1965 to fight attempts to discriminate against voters, but today a faction of elected representatives refuses to pass laws to protect our freedom to vote. Certain U.S. Supreme Court decisions in recent years have done more harm than good.
Many states are silencing the voices of Black, Brown, Indigenous, young, elderly, and disabled voters.
Congress must pass laws to ensure that every American can safely and freely cast their ballot, building on our legacy of expanding access to voting and welcoming all voices.
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Pass the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act (HR 5746)
Submitted on 01/19/2022
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Pass the Freedom to Vote Act: John R. Lewis Act (HR 5746)
Submitted on 01/13/2022
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Pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (HR 4)
Submitted on 11/02/2021
Bills in Congress
Learn NEA's position on pending legislation related to public education, and take action to protect our schools
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HR 5746 Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act www.congress.gov
Introduced on 10/27/2021
The legislation will protect our votes, take steps to prevent discrimination against voters of color, stop partisan gerrymandering, and limit the influence of dark money in politics
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S 2747 Freedom to Vote Act www.congress.gov
Introduced on 09/14/2021
A bill to expand Americans' access to the ballot box and reduce the influence of big money in politics, and for other purposes.
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HR 4 John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021 www.congress.gov
Introduced on 08/17/2021
A bill which would help protect the freedom to vote and ensure elections are safe and accessible.
Voting Rights
Establishing nationwide protections
Voting Rights Act is Extended
Second Reauthorization
Pres. Reagan Signs Third Exention
Fourth Reauthorization Overwhelmingly Passes
Supreme Court Weakens Protections
Voting Rights Endangered
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