Search Results for keywords:"voting rights enforcement"

Search Results: keywords:"voting rights enforcement"

H. R. 14 — To amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to revise the criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to section 4 of the Act, and for other purposes.
March 05, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:16,858
The H.R. 14 - John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025 aims to strengthen and expand the Voting Rights Act of 1965. It changes the criteria for determining which states must get approval before changing voting procedures and provides protections against efforts...
Simple Explanation
The H.R. 14 - John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025 is a plan to make voting fairer for everyone. It wants to make sure that if a state or area changes the rules about voting, they have to get permission so everyone’s vote stays safe and counts.
S. J. RES. 77 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the fundamental right to vote.
May 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:376
S. J. RES. 77 proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to establish that every U.S. citizen of legal voting age has a fundamental right to vote in public elections. The resolution states that this right cannot be denied or restricted by the U.S., any state, or political...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, grown-ups are trying to make a new rule in the big rule book for the country that says everyone who is old enough has the right to vote. They want to make sure this right is protected and can't be taken away without a very important reason.
H. R. 4396 — To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit noncitizen voting in District of Columbia elections, and for other purposes.
February 23, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:560
H.R. 4396 proposes changes to the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to stop noncitizens from voting in any elections held in the District of Columbia. It specifies that only U.S. citizens can vote in these elections, which include both federal elections and those for public...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 4396 wants to make sure that in Washington, D.C., only people who are U.S. citizens can vote in elections. This means if you aren't a U.S. citizen, you can't vote there, no matter what the election is for.

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