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Voting Rights Advancement Act

Floor Speech

Date: Nov. 3, 2015
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Elections

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Mr. Speaker, the right to cast an unfettered vote is central to our democracy.

When the United States Supreme Court invalidated key provisions of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, it invited Congress to update the formula that determines which jurisdictions should be covered. Unfortunately, while Congress has failed to act, we have seen jurisdiction after jurisdiction all across this country attempting to erect impediments to the right to vote.

The Voting Rights Advancement Act, introduced in this body and the body across the Hall, responds to the Supreme Court's invitation. That is why we have labeled our legislative outreach strategy #restorethevote; and because elections are held on Tuesdays, today we are launching #restorationtuesday to organize Member activities online, on the House floor, and throughout our communities.

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