H.R.1, the For the People Act, will take a big step forward in ending voter suppression by implementing the following laws:
Enact automatic voter registration
Nationwide same day voter registration
End voter purges
Reverse discriminatory voter ID laws
15-day minimum nationwide early voting period, which would mean voters no longer need to provide an excuse to vote absentee
Restore the right to vote for people with felony convictions who have finished their sentences
States will be required to use independent redistricting commissions when deciding who represents you in the U.S. House
Take Action!
Call Congress (202)-224-3121 and ask to speak to your representative!
Sample Script:
Hi my name is [Insert Name] and I am your constituent. I live in [State & District]. I am contacting you to ask you to support and push forward HR 1 now. Every voter, regardless of zip code, race, ethnicity, or disability should have the same access to the ballot box and HR 1 would go a long way towards making that a reality. We can’t wait to protect our democracy and I ask for you to prioritize the passage of these bills.
Find your representative here.
Read the latest about the For The People Act, here.