HR 7799
To designate a portion of United States Route 80 in Alabama as the "John R. Lewis Voting Rights Highway", and for other purposes.
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Bill overview
This bill officially names a section of U.S. Route 80 in Alabama as the "John R. Lewis Voting Rights Highway." Specifically, it designates the road from Selma to Montgomery as honoring the legacy of civil rights leader John Lewis and recognizing the importance of voting rights. The bill aims to increase awareness and commemorate Lewis’s work in the fight for equal access to the ballot box.
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A. Donald McEachin
Abigail Davis Spanberger
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