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Title: Expands Protections for Voters

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that expands protections for voters.

Highlights:

  • Establishes John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act (Sec. 1).

  • Prohibits voter disenfranchisement, vote dilution (Sec. 4).

  • Authorizes lawsuits by aggrieved persons, organizations (Sec. 4).

  • Requires at least public hearings during planning of district boundaries (Sec. 4).

  • Requires plaintiffs to present written notice to governing body (or clerk thereof) in question (Sec. 4).

  • Requires electoral assistance to language-minority groups (Sec. 4).

  • Requires that changes in election-related policies be precleared by Civil Rights Bureau or designated court (Sec. 4).

  • Prohibits intimidation, deception, obstruction of voters (Sec. 4).

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See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: Expands Protections for Voters

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that expands protections for voters.

Highlights:

  • Establishes John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act (Sec. 1).

  • Prohibits voter disenfranchisement, vote dilution (Sec. 4).

  • Authorizes lawsuits by aggrieved persons, organizations (Sec. 4).

  • Requires at least public hearings during planning of district boundaries (Sec. 4).

  • Requires plaintiffs to present written notice to governing body (or clerk thereof) in question (Sec. 4).

  • Requires electoral assistance to language-minority groups (Sec. 4).

  • Requires that changes in election-related policies be precleared by Civil Rights Bureau or designated court (Sec. 4).

  • Prohibits intimidation, deception, obstruction of voters (Sec. 4).

Full Bill Text

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