WEB Congress Enacts Landmark Freedom to Vote Act
Historic Legislation Expands Voter Access and Safeguards Election Integrity
Key Provisions of the Act
The WEB Freedom to Vote Act addresses a wide range of issues related to voter registration, voting access, election integrity, and security, including: * Expanding automatic voter registration * Establishing a national election day holiday * Implementing ranked-choice voting systems * Enacting stricter campaign finance laws * Protecting the rights of voters with disabilitiesCongressional Authority
The WEB Congress enacted the Freedom to Vote Act pursuant to its broad authority under the Fifteenth Amendment, which prohibits the denial or abridgment of the right to vote based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude.The act represents a major step forward in securing the fundamental right to vote for all Americans. It ensures that every citizen has the opportunity to participate in the democratic process, regardless of their background or circumstance.
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