John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025
This bill establishes new criteria for determining which states and political subdivisions must obtain preclearance before changes to voting practices may take effect. Preclearance is the process of receiving preapproval from the Department of Justice (DOJ) or the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia before making legal changes that would affect voting rights. A state and all of its political subdivisions shall be subject to preclearance of voting practice changes for a 10-year period if, during the previous 25 years: 15 or more voting rights violations occurred in the state; 10 or more violations occurred, at least 1 of which was committed by the state itself; or 3 or more violations occurred and the state administers the elections. A political subdivision as a separate unit shall also be subject to preclearance for a 10-year period if three or more voting rights violations occurred there during the previous 25 years. States and political subdivisions that meet certain thresholds regarding minority groups must preclear covered practices before implementation, such as redistricting. States and political subdivisions must notify the public of changes to voting practices. The bill authorizes DOJ to require states or political subdivisions to provide certain documents or answers to questions for enforcing voting rights. The bill outlines factors courts must consider when hearing challenges to voting practices, such as the extent of any history of official voting discrimination in the state or political subdivision.
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- John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025
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- https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/14
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- Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7] · [D-AL-7] · S001185
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- Elections (house) · house · Ranking Member · rank 1
- House Committee on House Administration (house) · house · rank 2 · site
- House Committee on Ways and Means (house) · house · rank 7 · site
- Oversight (house) · house · Ranking Member · rank 1
- Social Security (house) · house · rank 4
- Trade (house) · house · rank 5
- Joint Committee on Printing (joint) · joint · rank 5 · site
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- Twitter: @RepTerriSewell
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- Instagram: @repterriasewell
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- 908 Alabama Ave., Suite 112, Federal Building, Selma, AL, 36701 · 334-877-4414 · fax 334-877-4489 · 32.4071252,-87.0214629
- Two 20th Street North, Suite 1130, Birmingham, AL, 35203 · 205-254-1960 · fax 205-254-1974 · 33.5132889,-86.80582559999999
- 101 S. Lawrence St., Annex 3, Courthouse, Montgomery, AL, 36104 · 334-262-1919 · fax 334-262-1921 · 32.3759486,-86.3054822
- 2501 7th St., Suite 300, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401 · 205-752-5380 · fax 205-752-5899 · 33.2071459,-87.56926
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Cosponsors (221)
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- Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8] · [D-NY-8] · J000294 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Clark, Katherine M. [D-MA-5] · [D-MA-5] · C001101 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Aguilar, Pete [D-CA-33] · [D-CA-33] · A000371 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36] · [D-CA-36] · L000582 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] · [D-CO-2] · N000191 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9] · [D-NY-9] · C001067 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] · [D-NY-13] · E000297 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6] · [D-NY-6] · M001188 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8] · [D-MD-8] · R000606 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25] · [D-NY-25] · M001206 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33] · [D-TX-33] · V000131 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3] · [D-VA-3] · S000185 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5] · [D-GA-5] · W000788 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2] · [D-AL-2] · F000481 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12] · [D-NC-12] · A000370 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Amo, Gabe [D-RI-1] · [D-RI-1] · A000380 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3] · [D-AZ-3] · A000381 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Auchincloss, Jake [D-MA-4] · [D-MA-4] · A000148 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Balint, Becca [D-VT-At Large] · [D-VT-0] · B001318 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] · [D-CA-44] · B001300 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] · [D-OH-3] · B001281 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1] · [D-MO-1] · B001324 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6] · [D-CA-6] · B001287 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8] · [D-VA-8] · B001292 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2] · [D-GA-2] · B000490 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] · [D-OR-1] · B001278 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2] · [D-PA-2] · B001296 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11] · [D-OH-11] · B001313 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26] · [D-CA-26] · B001285 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13] · [D-IL-13] · B001315 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Bynum, Janelle [D-OR-5] · [D-OR-5] · B001326 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24] · [D-CA-24] · C001112 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7] · [D-IN-7] · C001072 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2] · [D-LA-2] · C001125 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Casar, Greg [D-TX-35] · [D-TX-35] · C001131 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1] · [D-HI-1] · C001055 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6] · [D-IL-6] · C001117 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14] · [D-FL-14] · C001066 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20] · [D-TX-20] · C001091 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20] · [D-FL-20] · C001127 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · originalDem-FL-20 current · 3 terms
- Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28] · [D-CA-28] · C001080 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray, Jr. [D-CA-31] · [D-CA-31] · C001123 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · originalDem-CA-31 current · 2 terms · 1 district office
- Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5] · [D-MO-5] · C001061 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6] · [D-SC-6] · C000537 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] · [D-TN-9] · C001068 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Conaway, Herbert [D-NJ-3] · [D-NJ-3] · C001136 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11] · [D-VA-11] · C001078 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · originalDem-VA-11 current · 9 terms
- Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46] · [D-CA-46] · C001110 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21] · [D-CA-21] · C001059 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2] · [D-CT-2] · C001069 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2] · [D-MN-2] · C001119 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30] · [D-TX-30] · C001130 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6] · [D-CO-6] · C001121 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28] · [D-TX-28] · C001063 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3] · [D-KS-3] · D000629 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7] · [D-IL-7] · D000096 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1] · [D-NC-1] · D000230 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4] · [D-PA-4] · D000631 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1] · [D-CO-1] · D000197 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] · [D-CT-3] · D000216 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1] · [D-WA-1] · D000617 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17] · [D-PA-17] · D000530 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10] · [D-CA-10] · D000623 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Dexter, Maxine [D-OR-3] · [D-OR-3] · D000635 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6] · [D-MI-6] · D000624 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37] · [D-TX-37] · D000399 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Elfreth, Sarah [D-MD-3] · [D-MD-3] · E000301 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16] · [D-TX-16] · E000299 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3] · [D-PA-3] · E000296 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Fields, Cleo [D-LA-6] · [D-LA-6] · F000110 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7] · [D-TX-7] · F000468 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11] · [D-IL-11] · F000454 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4] · [D-NC-4] · F000477 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22] · [D-FL-22] · F000462 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Friedman, Laura [D-CA-30] · [D-CA-30] · F000483 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10] · [D-FL-10] · F000476 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8] · [D-CA-8] · G000559 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4] · [D-IL-4] · G000586 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-CA-42] · [D-CA-42] · G000598 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29] · [D-TX-29] · G000587 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Gillen, Laura [D-NY-4] · [D-NY-4] · G000602 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2] · [D-ME-2] · G000592 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10] · [D-NY-10] · G000599 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34] · [D-CA-34] · G000585 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Gonzalez, Vicente [D-TX-34] · [D-TX-34] · G000581 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Goodlander, Maggie [D-NH-2] · [D-NH-2] · G000604 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5] · [D-NJ-5] · G000583 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Gray, Adam [D-CA-13] · [D-CA-13] · G000605 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] · [D-TX-9] · G000553 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7] · [D-AZ-7] · G000551 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · originalDem-AZ-7 current · 12 terms
- Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9] · [D-CA-9] · H001090 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5] · [D-CT-5] · H001081 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rescom. Hernández, Pablo [D-PR-At Large] · [D-PR-0] · H001103 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4] · [D-CT-4] · H001047 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4] · [D-NV-4] · H001066 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6] · [D-PA-6] · H001085 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5] · [D-MD-5] · H000874 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Hoyle, Val T. [D-OR-4] · [D-OR-4] · H001094 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2] · [D-CA-2] · H001068 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Ivey, Glenn [D-MD-4] · [D-MD-4] · I000058 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1] · [D-IL-1] · J000309 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · originalDem-IL-1 current · 2 terms · 1 district office
- Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-51] · [D-CA-51] · J000305 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] · [D-WA-7] · J000298 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4] · [D-GA-4] · J000288 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Johnson, Julie [D-TX-32] · [D-TX-32] · J000310 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37] · [D-CA-37] · K000400 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] · [D-OH-9] · K000009 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] · [D-MA-9] · K000375 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] · [D-IL-2] · K000385 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26] · [D-NY-26] · K000402 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] · [D-CA-17] · K000389 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8] · [D-IL-8] · K000391 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1] · [D-OH-1] · L000601 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2] · [D-WA-2] · L000560 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1] · [D-CT-1] · L000557 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Latimer, George [D-NY-16] · [D-NY-16] · L000606 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Lee, Summer L. [D-PA-12] · [D-PA-12] · L000602 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3] · [D-NV-3] · L000590 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3] · [D-NM-3] · L000273 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49] · [D-CA-49] · L000593 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Liccardo, Sam [D-CA-16] · [D-CA-16] · L000607 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18] · [D-CA-18] · L000397 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8] · [D-MA-8] · L000562 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2] · [D-RI-2] · M001223 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Mannion, John [D-NY-22] · [D-NY-22] · M001231 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7] · [D-CA-7] · M001163 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6] · [D-GA-6] · M001208 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large] · [D-DE-0] · M001238 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · originalDem-DE current · 1 term · 1 district office
- Rep. McClain Delaney, April [D-MD-6] · [D-MD-6] · M001232 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4] · [D-VA-4] · M001227 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4] · [D-MN-4] · M001143 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. McDonald Rivet, Kristen [D-MI-8] · [D-MI-8] · M001237 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. McGarvey, Morgan [D-KY-3] · [D-KY-3] · M001220 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] · [D-MA-2] · M000312 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10] · [D-NJ-10] · M001229 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] · [D-NY-5] · M001137 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-8] · [D-NJ-8] · M001226 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7] · [D-MD-7] · M000687 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Min, Dave [D-CA-47] · [D-CA-47] · M001241 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · originalDem-CA-47 current · 1 term · 1 district office
- Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4] · [D-WI-4] · M001160 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Morrison, Kelly [D-MN-3] · [D-MN-3] · M001234 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Moskowitz, Jared [D-FL-23] · [D-FL-23] · M001217 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6] · [D-MA-6] · M001196 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1] · [D-IN-1] · M001214 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Mullin, Kevin [D-CA-15] · [D-CA-15] · M001225 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12] · [D-NY-12] · N000002 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1] · [D-MA-1] · N000015 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1] · [D-NJ-1] · N000188 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] · [D-DC-0] · N000147 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14] · [D-NY-14] · O000172 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Olszewski, Johnny [D-MD-2] · [D-MD-2] · O000176 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5] · [D-MN-5] · O000173 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6] · [D-NJ-6] · P000034 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19] · [D-CA-19] · P000613 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1] · [D-NH-1] · P000614 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11] · [D-CA-11] · P000197 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Perez, Marie Gluesenkamp [D-WA-3] · [D-WA-3] · G000600 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50] · [D-CA-50] · P000608 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7] · [D-CO-7] · P000620 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1] · [D-ME-1] · P000597 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large] · [D-VI-0] · P000610 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2] · [D-WI-2] · P000607 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Pou, Nellie [D-NJ-9] · [D-NJ-9] · P000621 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7] · [D-MA-7] · P000617 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5] · [D-IL-5] · Q000023 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3] · [D-IL-3] · R000617 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Randall, Emily [D-WA-6] · [D-WA-6] · R000621 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · originalDem-WA-6 current · 1 term · 1 district office
- Rep. Riley, Josh [D-NY-19] · [D-NY-19] · R000622 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · originalDem-NY-19 current · 1 term · 2 district offices
- Rep. Rivas, Luz [D-CA-29] · [D-CA-29] · R000620 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
- Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2] · [D-NC-2] · R000305 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-05 · original
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- Display Title2026-09-19T23:28:58ZJohn R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025
- Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2025-03-07T04:23:19ZJohn R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025
- Official Title as IntroducedIH2025-03-07T04:18:26ZTo amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to revise the criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to section 4 of the Act, and for other purposes.
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John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025
This bill establishes new criteria for determining which states and political subdivisions must obtain preclearance before changes to voting practices may take effect. Preclearance is the process of receiving preapproval from the Department of Justice (DOJ) or the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia before making legal changes that would affect voting rights.
A state and all of its political subdivisions shall be subject to preclearance of voting practice changes for a 10-year period if, during the previous 25 years:
- 15 or more voting rights violations occurred in the state;
- 10 or more violations occurred, at least 1 of which was committed by the state itself; or
- 3 or more violations occurred and the state administers the elections.
A political subdivision as a separate unit shall also be subject to preclearance for a 10-year period if three or more voting rights violations occurred there during the previous 25 years.
States and political subdivisions that meet certain thresholds regarding minority groups must preclear covered practices before implementation, such as redistricting.
States and political subdivisions must notify the public of changes to voting practices.
The bill authorizes DOJ to require states or political subdivisions to provide certain documents or answers to questions for enforcing voting rights.
The bill outlines factors courts must consider when hearing challenges to voting practices, such as the extent of any history of official voting discrimination in the state or political subdivision.
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- HR 9222 (119) Drain the Swamp ActLatest: 2026-06-09 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, House Administration, Ways and Means, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
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