Changes to Voting Rights

Freedom to Vote Act and Other Proposed Legislation

Expansion and Changes in Voting Rights

The Freedom to Vote Act (FTVA), previously known as the For the People Act, is a bill introduced in the United States Congress. It aims to expand voting rights and alter campaign finance laws. The bill includes provisions for automatic voter registration, same-day voter registration, and expanded early voting. It also addresses redistricting and campaign finance regulations.

In addition to the FTVA, other proposed legislation includes the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act of 1986, which consolidated voting rights laws, and the Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2023, which aims to restore and strengthen parts of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

These proposed changes in voting rights represent ongoing efforts to ensure equal and accessible voting opportunities for all Americans. The FTVA and other bills aim to address voter suppression and increase participation in the electoral process, while also promoting transparency and accountability in campaign finance.