Rep. Larsen: Larsen-Veasey Bill Combatting Voter Suppression Gains Momentum
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Legislation from Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Marc Veasey (TX-33) is gaining new momentum as a record 80 U.S. Representatives back the America Votes Act. The legislation aims to protect citizens who face disenfranchisement in more than 30 states because of voter identification laws.
"This bill would protect democracy by helping eligible voters fight back against the voter ID laws that target them," Larsen said. "Requiring an ID may not seem like a problem at first glance, but these laws disproportionately block Latinos, African Americans, elderly individuals, transgender people, and college students from voting. Congress needs to move forward with solutions to end this targeted disenfranchisement, and I am proud 79 of my colleagues have cosponsored this legislation."