California AJR31 urges Congress to restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

California AJR31 calls on Congress to restore and strengthen the full protections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The resolution highlights the historical significance of the act and the urgent need to address recent Supreme Court decisions that have weakened its provisions. It emphasizes the importance of a robust, results-based standard under Section 2 and the necessity of a functional preclearance regime to prevent discriminatory voting practices. The resolution also urges the President to sign the legislation promptly upon its passage.

California AJR31 urges Congress to restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

California AJR31 calls on Congress to restore and strengthen the full protections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The resolution highlights the historical significance of the act and the urgent need to address recent Supreme Court decisions that have weakened its provisions. It emphasizes the importance of a robust, results-based standard under Section 2 and the necessity of a functional preclearance regime to prevent discriminatory voting practices. The resolution also urges the President to sign the legislation promptly upon its passage.