Bill · H.R. 14· House(119-HR-14)

John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025

Age: 61 years

Alabama

Introduced: 3/5/2025
Last activity: 3/5/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by: Terri Sewell
Cosponsors: - 221 - 0

Government Operations and Politics

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025 aims to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965. It revises the criteria used to determine which States and political subdivisions are subject to section 4 of the Act. The bill introduces new standards for determining vote dilution, denial, and abridgment. It also implements a "practice-based preclearance" system for specific covered practices. Additionally, the legislation establishes new transparency requirements regarding changes to voting procedures and the allocation of polling place resources.

Yes· 3 of 7

Does this protect the right to vote?+8
The bill expands protections against vote dilution, denial, and abridgment through a new preclearance system for covered practices.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+7
The bill strengthens legal protections against voting practices that disproportionately impact racial minority groups.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+7
The legislation provides enhanced safeguards for language minority groups in the electoral process.