Right to Vote Act

Protection of Voting Rights: The Act establishes that every citizen of legal voting age has a fundamental right to vote in Federal elections (Section 2(a)).

Prevention of Diminished Voting Ability: The bill prohibits the government from diminishing the ability to vote unless the action is the least restrictive means to further an important government interest (Section 2(b)).

Prevention of Substantial Impairment: The bill prohibits substantial impairments to the ability to vote unless the action significantly furthers an important, particularized governmental interest (Section 2(c)).

Legal Recourse for Citizens: Individuals can bring civil actions in district courts to obtain appropriate relief, such as declaratory or injunctive relief, if their rights are violated (Section 3(a)).

Efficient Legal Process: The Act places a duty on courts to advance and expedite the disposition of actions and appeals to the greatest reasonable extent (Section 3(c)).

Broad Definition of Voting: The definition of "vote" includes all necessary actions to make a vote effective, such as registration, casting a ballot, and ensuring the ballot is counted (Section 4(4)).