Future Bill
John Lewis Voting Access Restoration Act
Voter suppression tactics continue to disproportionately affect Black communities.
Priority
Critical
Status
Idea
Target Area
Voting Rights
Linked Bills
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Linked Explainers
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Impact Context
This proposal targets Voting Rights and is framed around the unresolved harm or gap described below.
Problem
Voter suppression tactics continue to disproportionately affect Black communities.
Proposed Solution
Restore preclearance protections, expand early voting, and standardize federal protections against discriminatory election changes.
Evidence and Linked Records
H.R. 14 · John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025
In Committee • Federal • Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7] • Mar 5, 2025
S. 2523 · John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025
In Committee • Federal • Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] • Jul 29, 2025
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Sources
Federal • Congress.gov • Mar 5, 2025
Federal • Congress.gov / Senate Press Release • Jul 29, 2025