Advancement Project Commends Reintroduction of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

July 29, 2025

Washington, DC — Today, Senators Dick Durbin and Raphael Warnock led the reintroduction of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act in the Senate.

Hani Mirza, Director of the Power and Democracy Program at Advancement Project, shared the following statement:

“We applaud the reintroduction of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. If passed, this critical piece of legislation will not only restore the preclearance provisions of the Voting Rights Act, which were struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court in Shelby County v. Holder, through an updated coverage formula, but will also provide key additional protections to fight against voter suppression and vote dilution.

In the past decade, we have seen an increased attack on voting rights by states and localities in direct response to the weakening of the Voting Rights Act by federal courts. This legislation provides crucial updates to the Voting Rights Act that will help reverse course and protect the right to vote for all Americans, particularly Black, Latine, Indigenous, Asian, and other historically marginalized communities who still face discriminatory barriers at the ballot box.

We remain steadfast in our commitment to working with partners across the country to protect the right to vote. Our communities must have an equal voice in shaping the future of our nation.”