Tell Congress to Protect Our Voting Rights

VOTING RIGHTS ARE AMERICAN RIGHTS

Lawmakers are trying to pass a bill called the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE Act, but we won't be fooled by its name. This bill is meant to make it harder for Americans to vote. 

By forcing voters to provide passports or birth certificates to register to vote, the SAVE Act would undermine voting rights and block millions of citizens who lack these documents from voting. And the SAVE Act's in-person requirement would force roughly 60 million rural residents to drive far from home to vote. 

Every voice matters. Every vote counts. But without strong protections in place, access to fair voting is at risk for millions across our nation.

We need lawmakers to reject the SAVE Act and advance the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (JLVRAA), recently reintroduced by Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Ala.). Named after civil rights icon John Lewis, this critical piece of legislation was designed to restore and strengthen protections against voter discrimination that were eroded by the Supreme Court in 2013.

Why this Matters

Discriminatory practices — like the proposed SAVE Act — continue to block access to the ballot box for many Americans, particularly in communities of color. By restoring key elements of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and addressing loopholes exploited to undermine fair elections, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act will ensure everyone has an equal opportunity to participate in our democracy instead of blocking American citizens from voting like the SAVE Act would.  

Here's What the  JLVRAA Bill Will Do:

• Restore Federal Oversight: Prevent states with a history of discriminatory voting practices from implementing new laws or changes that could harm voters.
• Protect Underrepresented Communities: Ensure fair access to voting for marginalized groups across the country.
• Promote Transparency: Increase public access to election law changes that could affect voting rights.
• Guarantee Equal Access for All: Empower federal protections to address voting barriers and discrimination before they take effect.