Time is running out for Congress to enact the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (JLVRAA). The House has passed both. Urge our senators to get the job done now.
The Freedom to Vote Act addresses some of the most pressing issues facing our democracy by:
- Protecting voting rights;
- Getting big money out of politics; and
- Curbing gerrymandering.
For months, the American people have been calling for national standards to protect our freedom to vote, ensure fair representation, and get big money out of politics.
The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act will restore the provisions of the Voting Rights Act that were gutted by the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Shelby County v. Holder and the the more recent Brnovich v. DNC.
LWVUS is asking its members to take the following actions:
Call Sen. Bob Casey at 202-224-6324 in Washington or 215-405-9660 in Philadelphia. Casey supports both of these measures so you may want to thank him for his support and let him know you are backing his positions.
Call Sen. Pat Toomey at 202-224-4254 in Washington or (215) 241-1090 in Philadelphia. He opposes both voting rights bills. Urge him to change his mind and support S1 and S4 to protect the voting rights of all citizens.
You can also email Sen. Casey at https://www.casey.senate.gov/contact/share and Sen. Toomey at https://www.toomey.senate.gov/contact/email-senator-toomey