Policy Record
John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021
Would have restored and modernized key Voting Rights Act preclearance and anti-discrimination protections weakened by Shelby County v. Holder and subsequent voting-rights litigation.
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What happened
Would have restored and modernized key Voting Rights Act preclearance and anti-discrimination protections weakened by Shelby County v. Holder and subsequent voting-rights litigation.
Why it matters
EquityStack classifies this policy as blocked impact with moderate supporting evidence. The record matters because it helps explain how government action shaped Black Americans' rights, resources, exposure to harm, or access to institutions.
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Impact on Black Americans
The House passed H.R. 4, and a Senate version followed, but the bill ultimately stalled under Senate obstruction, leaving major voting-rights protections unrestored during a period of aggressive state-level voting restrictions.
2021
Would have restored and modernized key Voting Rights Act preclearance and anti-discrimination protections weakened by Shelby County v. Holder and subsequent voting-rights litigation.
Outcome
The House passed H.R. 4, and a Senate version followed, but the bill ultimately stalled under Senate obstruction, leaving major voting-rights protections unrestored during a period of aggressive state-level voting restrictions.
2021-10-05T07:00:00.000Z
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H.R.4 - John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021
Official bill page showing House introduction, House passage, and Senate receipt.
S.4 - John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021
Official Senate bill page showing the November 3, 2021 failed cloture motion to proceed.
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