HR 4298
Inclusive Elections Act of 2021
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Bill overview
The Inclusive Elections Act of 2021 aims to strengthen how courts evaluate claims of discrimination in election laws. Specifically, it directs courts to consider whether a challenged election rule or practice unfairly burdens members of protected groups, and whether this burden is linked to past or ongoing discrimination. This legislation seeks to ensure that courts more thoroughly examine potential disparities in the electoral process. It modifies the Voting Rights Act to provide clearer guidance on this analysis.
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Mondaire Jones
Cosponsors
Cori Bush
Donald M., Jr. Payne
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