Right to Vote Act

This bill would state that every citizen of legal voting age has a fundamental right to vote in federal elections. It would bar any government from reducing the ability to vote in federal elections unless the change is the least restrictive way to significantly further an important, specific government interest, and from substantially impairing voting unless the action significantly furthers such an interest. People could sue in federal court to challenge violations, courts would be required to expedite these cases, and winning plaintiffs could recover attorney's fees. The rules on reduced voting access would apply to changes adopted after the November 2024 general election that remain in effect for elections on or after September 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

• Jon Ossoff Democrat sponsor
• 10 cosponsors