Bill > S3916

This bill, the Right to Vote Act, aims to protect the fundamental right of every citizen of legal voting age to vote in elections for federal office. It prohibits governments from diminishing (retrogressing) or substantially impairing the ability to vote, unless such actions are the least restrictive means of significantly furthering an important, particularized government interest. The bill provides for judicial review of alleged violations, with specific standards and procedures to be applied by the courts. It also amends the Civil Rights Attorney's Fees Awards Act to allow for attorney's fees in cases brought under this Act. The bill defines key terms, such as "covered entity," "election," "Federal office," and "vote," and includes rules of construction to clarify the intent of the legislation. The effective dates for the provisions related to retrogression and substantial impairment are set to apply to elections for federal office occurring on or after September 1, 2024.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/3916/all-info