To: Rep. Jared Huffman (CA-2)
Representative Huffman: Support Voting Rights
Representatives Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) and John Conyers (D-MI) and Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) have introduced new legislation—the Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2014—that would strengthen the Voting Rights Act. This bill isn't perfect but is the best vehicle we have for restoring the rights struck down by the Supreme Court last year.
Improving and passing this bill won't be easy, but with your support and co-sponsorship, we believe it will have a better chance! We appreciate all your efforts for the important goal of guaranteeing full voting rights for all.
Improving and passing this bill won't be easy, but with your support and co-sponsorship, we believe it will have a better chance! We appreciate all your efforts for the important goal of guaranteeing full voting rights for all.
Why is this important?
I have met people who were part of Freedom Summer in the 60's and I know we all have to keep working to ensure laws and practices that protect every American citizen's right to vote.