The Freedom to Vote Act: Protecting Our Democracy
Landmark Legislation to Expand Voter Access and Strengthen Election Integrity
Protecting the Right to Vote
The Freedom to Vote Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that addresses voter registration, voting access, election integrity and security, redistricting, and campaign finance. It is designed to protect the freedom to vote and strengthen our democracy.
Expanding Voter Registration and Access
The bill expands voter registration by allowing for automatic and same-day registration. It also expands voting access by providing for vote-by-mail and early voting. Additionally, the bill limits removing voters from voter rolls.
Protecting Election Workers and Volunteers
The Freedom to Vote Act extends existing federal prohibitions on intimidation, threats, and coercion against election workers and volunteers to include people processing or scanning ballots or tabulating votes.
Constitutional Authority
Congress has the legal and constitutional power to pass the Freedom to Vote Act. The Constitution grants Congress explicit authority to protect the right to vote, regulate elections for federal office, prevent and remedy discrimination in voting, and defend the nation's democratic process.
Strengthening Our Democracy
The Freedom to Vote Act is a landmark piece of legislation that sets baseline national standards to protect the freedom to vote, counter election denial, end partisan gerrymandering, and help curb the influence of big money in politics. It is an essential step towards strengthening our democracy and ensuring that all Americans have a voice in our government.
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