Historic Legislation Expands Voting Rights And Protects Election Integrity

Congress Passes Freedom to Vote Act

Historic legislation expands voting rights and protects election integrity

Bill now heads to President Biden's desk for signature

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Congress has passed the Freedom to Vote Act, a landmark piece of legislation that expands voting rights and protects election integrity. The bill, which passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 220-203 and the Senate by a vote of 50-50 (with Vice President Kamala Harris casting the tie-breaking vote), now heads to President Biden's desk for his signature.

The Freedom to Vote Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that addresses a wide range of voting issues, including voter registration, voting access, election integrity, and campaign finance. Key provisions of the bill include:

• Automatic voter registration: Requires states to offer automatic voter registration to all eligible citizens.
• Same-day voter registration: Allows voters to register to vote on the same day as the election.
• Early voting: Requires states to offer at least 15 days of early voting, including weekends.
• No-excuse absentee voting: Allows voters to vote absentee without providing an excuse.
• Voter ID requirements: Prohibits states from requiring voters to provide ID at the polls, but allows states to offer optional voter ID programs.
• Election security: Provides funding for election security measures, including audits and cybersecurity upgrades.
• Campaign finance: Creates a small-donor matching system to encourage small-dollar donations to candidates, and requires super PACs to disclose their donors.

The Freedom to Vote Act is a crucial step towards protecting the right to vote for all Americans. The bill will make it easier for eligible citizens to register to vote and cast their ballots, while also protecting the integrity of our elections. The passage of this bill is a victory for democracy and a testament to the power of the people.