(Photo courtesy of Congressman DeLuzio’s Office)
MCKEES ROCKS, PA – Last Friday , Iraq War veteran and former voting rights attorney Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) announced the second part of his Defend Democracy Agenda, his plan to Strengthen and Expand Voting Rights. This slate of policies provides a roadmap for Congress to protect and expand the sacred right to vote for all Americans. This announcement follows the Congressman’s roll out of the first part of his agenda, which focused on earning public trust. He announced his plan at a press conference at a polling place in McKees Rocks and was joined by local and national voting rights advocates.
“Government of, by, and for the People depends on our foundational right to vote,” said Rep. Chris Deluzio. “Voting rights are under attack, including here in Pennsylvania, and Congress must take urgent action to shore up this sacred, hard-won freedom. Today, I am proud to announce the second part of my Defend Democracy Agenda, a plan to Strengthen and Expand Voting Rights. We can, and must, keep fighting for a government that lives up to our founding ideals, where every eligible American can exercise their freedom to vote. No exceptions.”
“Congressman Deluzio continues to be at the forefront of the fight to defend our democracy and protect our rights,” said Tiffany Muller, President of End Citizens United // Let America Vote Action Fund. “His Defend Democracy Agenda is a commonsense set of reforms that tackles the most pressing threats against our ability to vote. From protecting youth and student voting, to addressing the challenges facing unhoused Americans, to ending prison gerrymandering, to allowing same day registration, Congressman Deluzio is committed to breaking down the barriers to make our democracy more reflective of the people.”
Congressman Deluzio’s plan to Strengthen and Expand Voting Rights is the second in his three-part Defend Democracy Agenda to defend American democracy from the threat of rising anti-democratic forces. The slate he announced today starts with two comprehensive legislative packages to protect the right to vote: the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom to Vote Act. The rest of Congressman Deluzio’s plan includes a wide slate of policies that take more targeted approaches to protect and expand voting rights for all eligible Americans. The final part of Deluzio’s Defend Democracy Agenda is themed on election security and will be released in the coming months.