1. United States
2. Tenn.
3. Letter

The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act aims to restore critical protections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that have been dismantled over the past decade. It requires states with a history of discrimination to obtain federal approval before changing voting laws, responding to years of restrictive state-level voting measures after the Supreme Court's 2013 Shelby County v. Holder ruling. The bill includes provisions for same-day voter registration, legal remedies against voter suppression tactics, and federal oversight of voting law changes in states with concerning records. Protecting the fundamental right to vote and ensuring access to the ballot box for all eligible citizens is imperative for safeguarding our democracy. This legislation represents a crucial step towards reviving and expanding the Voting Rights Act to combat discriminatory voting restrictions nationwide.