CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

DemocratBill · H.R. 8858· House(119-HR-8858)

Protecting American Voters’ Rights Act

Rep. Moulton
Age: 48 years
Massachusetts
Introduced
5/15/2026
Last activity
5/15/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Seth Moulton
Cosponsors
None
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is titled the "Protecting American Voters' Rights Act." It aims to allow Americans to sue Federal officials for constitutional violations related to voting rights and election law. The legislation proposes an amendment to Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes. Specifically, it seeks to insert language regarding any Federal election or election enforcement authority. This change would expand the scope of the existing statute.

Yes· 3 of 8

  • Does this protect the right to vote?+5

    The bill expands the ability of citizens to sue federal officials for constitutional violations of voting rights.

  • Would Black Americans be better off under this?+4

    The ability to sue federal authorities can serve as a tool to protect voting rights often targeted in minority communities.

  • Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+4

    The bill provides a legal mechanism to challenge federal actions that may impact Hispanic voting rights.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.