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Right to Vote Act: Protecting Your Access to Federal Elections

This act aims to protect your right to vote in federal elections. It sets rules that make it harder for governments to implement changes that could make casting your ballot unfairly difficult, providing citizens with tools to defend their voting rights in court.
Key points
Governments cannot make voting harder than before in federal elections unless it's absolutely necessary and there's no less burdensome way.
If a change significantly hinders voting, the government must prove it serves an important purpose.
Citizens can sue governments in court if they believe their right to vote is being violated by undue burdens, and these cases are to be expedited.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_4959
Sponsor: Rep. Jones, Mondaire [D-NY-17]
Process start date: 2021-08-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Right to Vote Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4959.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-08-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Governments cannot make voting harder than before in federal elections unless it's absolutely necessary and there's no less burdensome way.
  • If a change significantly hinders voting, the government must prove it serves an important purpose.
  • Citizens can sue governments in court if they believe their right to vote is being violated by undue burdens, and these cases are to be expedited.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Jones, Mondaire [D-NY-17].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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