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Voting Rights Act Amendments: Enhanced Protections and Transparency

This act aims to strengthen voting rights protections, especially for minorities, by making it easier to pursue legal claims and increasing transparency in electoral processes. It introduces new criteria for states and subdivisions that must seek approval for voting rule changes if past violations occurred. Citizens will gain better access to information about changes in voting rules and polling place locations.
Key points
Facilitates legal action in cases of voting rights violations, including racial or language-based discrimination.
Establishes new rules for states and subdivisions requiring pre-approval for voting changes if they have a history of multiple voting rights violations or persistently low minority voter turnout over the past 15 years.
Increases transparency: state and local authorities must provide timely public notice of changes to voting prerequisites, polling place resources, and electoral district boundaries and demographics.
Authorizes the Attorney General to assign election observers to ensure fair elections, especially in areas with a history of violations or minority turnout issues.
Protects citizens: the right to vote will not be denied if authorities fail to meet transparency requirements regarding changes in voting procedures.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7905
Sponsor: Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10]
Process start date: 2022-05-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7905.

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 2022-05-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Facilitates legal action in cases of voting rights violations, including racial or language-based discrimination.
  • Establishes new rules for states and subdivisions requiring pre-approval for voting changes if they have a history of multiple voting rights violations or persistently low minority voter turnout over the past 15 years.
  • Increases transparency: state and local authorities must provide timely public notice of changes to voting prerequisites, polling place resources, and electoral district boundaries and demographics.
  • Authorizes the Attorney General to assign election observers to ensure fair elections, especially in areas with a history of violations or minority turnout issues.
  • Protects citizens: the right to vote will not be denied if authorities fail to meet transparency requirements regarding changes in voting procedures.
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. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10].

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.

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