John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025

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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...

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Introduced(3/5/25)

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Passed Senate

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Sponsor

Ms. Sewell

House (D) Alabama – 7

Cosponsors (214)

Scott

House (D) Georgia

Carbajal

House (D) California

Matsui

House (D) California

Jeffries

House (D) New York

Sherman

House (D) California

Auchincloss

House (D) Massachusetts

Randall

House (D) Washington

Torres

House (D) New York

Thompson

House (D) Mississippi

Pallone

House (D) New Jersey

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Mar 5, 2025

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