The Protecting American Voters' Rights Act would expand the ability of Americans to sue federal officials who violate voting rights and election laws. Currently, federal law allows citizens to sue state officials for constitutional violations, but this bill extends that same right to federal officials working in election administration and enforcement. The legislation accomplishes this by amending existing civil rights law to include federal election authorities alongside state authorities. The bill does not specify funding amounts or implementation timelines. This change would give voters a new legal avenue to challenge actions by federal officials they believe violate their constitutional voting rights.
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