HR. 14In Committee
John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Establishes new voting rights preclearance rules for states and localities, including coverage formulas, covered practices, public notice, and enforcement standards
Key points
- Establish preclearance coverage formulas
- Require preclearance for covered practices
- Require public notice of voting changes
- Authorize DOJ voting records requests
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-03-05 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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