Right to Vote Act

Summary

Right to Vote Act This bill addresses the right to vote in federal elections. Specifically, the bill declares that every citizen of legal voting age shall have the fundamental right to vote in federal elections. In addition, the bill prohibits federal, state, and local governments from substantially impairing the ability to vote in federal elections unless the government action furthers an important and particularized governmental interest. Further, the bill specifies that a government may not diminish the ability to vote in federal elections unless the action uses the least restrictive means to achieve such an interest. A violation of rights created by the bill may be challenged in district court, and a prevailing plaintiff may receive attorney fees. The bill outlines judicial review standards for challenges to voting practices.

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Timeline

1. 12 March 2024

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 12 March 2024

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 12 March 2024 · Download file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 12 March 2024

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

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Sponsors

• Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] · I · Sponsor
• Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Butler, Laphonza R. [D-CA] · D · Cosponsor
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Related records

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