Let America Vote and End Citizens United Action Funds President Tiffany Muller released the following statement praising Senator Kamala Harris’ (D-CA) VoteSafe Act of 2020, a $5 billion investment to enact necessary election preparedness reforms in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak:
“No one should ever have to choose between their health and their right to vote. Senator Kamala Harris’ VoteSafe Act of 2020 is a comprehensive solution to ensure there are safe voting options while also protecting Americans’ access to the ballot box in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. By expanding absentee vote-by-mail options, guaranteeing adequate assistance for language minority voters, and improving polling place management and safety, the VoteSafe Act of 2020 provides the necessary measures and funding for election preparedness during these challenging times. Let America Vote and End Citizens United Action Funds applaud Senator Harris for her bold leadership on a critical issue impacting Americans across the country, and we urge the Senate to act now to pass this bill.”
To read the bill click here.
To read a summary of the bill click here.
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