Rep. Sewell Praises Passage of H.R. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

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Rep. Sewell Praises Passage of H.R. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) praised the House passage of H.R. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which she introduced last week. This critical legislation would restore the full protections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and keep the promise of our democracy for all Americans. Amid […]

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