On Tuesday, July 18, 2023, Democratic members of Congress reintroduced the Freedom to Vote Act, a comprehensive voting rights bill that would establish national voting standards, end partisan gerrymandering, tackle felony disenfranchisement, require the disclosure of top donors and create protections for nonpartisan election officials.
Specifically, the Freedom to Vote Act would:
– Make November Election Days a public holiday
– Enact automatic voter registration for each state
– Require same-day voter registration and early voting periods in each state
– Restore the right to vote in federal elections for people who have served their time for felony convictions
– Expand voting protections and access requirements for disabled voters, military members and overseas voters
– Set specific criteria for congressional redistricting to end partisan gerrymandering
– Strengthen donor transparency in pursuit of ending dark money in elections
– Establish federal protections to insulate nonpartisan state and local officials who administer elections.
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