CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE FIGHTS TO SAFEGUARD AMERICANS’ RIGHT TO VOTE

(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle, the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, announced he participated in a Subcommittee on Elections hearing titled “Examining Potential Updates to the NVRA.” Morelle reiterated that any changes to the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) must be focused on removing barriers to the ballot box, not adding more.

“President Trump and his allies have made clear they’re not interested in fair elections. They want control so they can game the system and put their finger on the scale,” said Congressman Joe Morelle. “Adding new barriers to voter registration is just the latest tactic in their efforts to cheat Americans of their right to vote. I’m committed to ensuring that any changes to the NVRA strengthen access and protect every eligible American’s right to register.”

This hearing comes as President Trump’s Department of Justice seeks voter rolls from states and House Republicans continue to try to make it harder for eligible Americans to register to vote. Earlier this year, the President also issued an executive order that would obstruct, disrupt, and sow unfounded doubt into our elections.

Video footage of Congressman Morelle’s remarks from the hearing can be found here. Full footage of the hearing is also available here.

To learn more about Congressman Morelle’s work as Lead Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, visit the committee’s website here.

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