S. 2523In Committee
John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Establishes updated voting rights preclearance rules, public notice requirements, and enforcement standards for changes to voting practices
Key points
- Establish preclearance coverage criteria
- Require notice of voting changes
- Authorize DOJ information requests
- Extend protections for election infrastructure
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-07-29 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4821)
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