Congress Takes Up Election Reform

Freedom to Vote Act

Congress Takes up Election Reform

Bill Summary

The Freedom to Vote Act, currently in its early stages of consideration in the 118th Congress, aims to address issues of voter registration and voting access, as well as election integrity and security. The bill would make several key changes, including:

• Expanding early voting and mail-in voting options
• Establishing automatic voter registration
• Requiring states to use uniform standards for voter ID
• Criminalizing intimidation or interference with voters

The bill is intended to increase voter participation and ensure that all Americans have equal access to the ballot box. It also seeks to address concerns about voter fraud and election security.