Let America Vote Act

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H.R.9144 : The bipartisan bill that would ensure every eligible voter’s freedom to vote in every taxpayer-funded federal election

H.R.155 - Let America
Vote Act

On the first day of the 119th Congress, Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Jared Golden (D-ME), Andrew Garbarino (R-NY), and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA), re-introduced the Let America Vote Act (LAVA), which would abolish closed primaries nationwide, ensure every eligible voter’s right to participate in every taxpayer-funded election, and prohibit noncitizens from casting ballots in federal elections.

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Why this bill matters

59%

of young Americans consider themselves independents beyond either Democrats or Republicans

22 states hold closed primaries for Congress and/or president, which deny 23.5 million registered independents the right to fully exercise their right to vote.

72%

An August poll from Citizen Data found that 72% of respondents support LAVA, while only 8% oppose

What this bill would do

Requires States to permit access to unaffiliated voters to vote in primary elections for Federal Office.
Withholds Federal Funds if a State does not permit access to unaffiliated voters to vote in primary elections for State and Local Office.
Provides additional Federal Funds for States to transition access to primary elections for unaffiliated voters.
Protects the information and independence of unaffiliated voters by restricting the use of their voter data.

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On August 13, 2024 we hosted a panel discussion featuring lead co-sponsors Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME) and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) about the bi-partisan Let America Vote Act which would ensure every eligible voter’s freedom to vote in every taxpayer-funded election, and would represent the single largest expansion of voting rights in half a century.

They were joined by Rye Barcott, CEO of With Honor, the leading bi-partisan organization of military veterans serving in Congress as well as Nick Troiano, Executive Director of Unite America who will be joining to provide broader context on the national reform movement. The discussion will be moderated by Todd Connor, CEO of Veterans for All Voters, an organization working across the U.S. to advance election reforms and open access to all voters.

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