To: Rep. David Joyce (OH-14)
RESTORE THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT
Last year's Supreme Court decision weakened critical provisions of the Voting Rights Act (VRA), eliminating important protections for voters across the country. Please support the new legislation brought forth by Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI), John Conyers (D-MI), and Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) which would restore voting rights for all Americans.
Why is this important?
On the anniversary which pays repect for the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, we should all re-dedicate ourselves to promoting and restoring the freedoms that we hold so dear in our hearts. The Voting Rights Act is one of the most important pieces of civil rights legislation Congress has ever passed. Last year's Supreme Court decision weakened critical provisions of it. Right now, Congress can restore those protections by passing this important bill. Rep. Smith should support this effort by cosponsoring and fighting for a strong bill.