Everything You Need to Know About the Freedom to Vote Act
What is the Freedom to Vote Act?
The Freedom to Vote Act is landmark legislation that sets baseline national standards to protect the freedom to vote and strengthen American democracy. The bill would protect our elections from voter suppression, partisan sabotage, gerrymandering, and dark money.
What would the Freedom to Vote Act do?
The Freedom to Vote Act would make it easier for Americans to vote by:
- Expanding early voting and same-day registration
- Ensuring that all voters have access to a secure and accessible ballot box
- Prohibiting partisan gerrymandering
- Closing loopholes that allow dark money to influence elections
Why is the Freedom to Vote Act important?
The Freedom to Vote Act is essential to protecting the freedom to vote and strengthening American democracy. In recent years, we have seen a wave of voter suppression laws passed in states across the country. These laws make it harder for people to register to vote, cast their ballots, and have their votes counted.
The Freedom to Vote Act would reverse these harmful trends and ensure that all Americans have the opportunity to participate in our democracy.
What's the status of the Freedom to Vote Act?
The Freedom to Vote Act was introduced in the Senate in January 2022. The bill is currently being debated in the Senate Rules and Administration Committee.
What can you do to support the Freedom to Vote Act?
You can support the Freedom to Vote Act by:
- Contacting your senators and urging them to support the bill
- Volunteering for organizations that are working to pass the bill
- Donating to organizations that are working to pass the bill
The Freedom to Vote Act is a vital piece of legislation that would protect the freedom to vote and strengthen American democracy. We need to do everything we can to pass this bill.
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