Rep. Angie Craig Helps Lead Legislation to Codify the Right to Vote, Safeguard Federal Elections

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, as part of her continued efforts to combat the Trump Administration’s attacks on our democracy, U.S. Representative Angie Craig helped introduce legislation alongside Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Rep. Summer Lee (D-PA) to officially codify the right to vote. 

The Right to Vote Act would protect American citizens’ fundamental right to vote by establishing a first-ever statutory right to vote in federal elections – protecting U.S. citizens from laws that make it harder to cast a ballot. The bill would allow Americans to legally challenge any policy that illegally restricts ballot access and would require states attempting to restrict voting access to meet a high bar to justify any policy that makes it harder for U.S. citizens to participate in federal elections. 

“President Trump has made it clear that if his party can’t win elections, they will steal them," said Rep. Craig. “We can't take any chances with this administration and that’s why it’s so important that we codify the right to vote once and for all. I’m proud to be helping lead legislation that will protect every American’s right to vote and safeguard our democracy against President Trump’s partisan attacks.” 

Earlier this month, Rep. Craig announced her pro-democracy agenda to combat the Trump Administration’s attacks on democracy and safeguard our nation’s elections for years to come. As part of this renewed push, she co-led the Hands Off Elections Act, which would prohibit officials from the executive branch from participating in election administration unless they are otherwise authorized to do so.

You can read more about Rep. Craig’s pro-democracy agenda here.

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